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P718 HNV

1996 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,619 mi
Last recorded82,619 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ER527,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 HNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 82,619 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,595 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 82,460 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,024 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 82,024 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,410 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 30,407 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 78,606 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 73,018 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 68,453 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?

Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
6,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,027
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 880
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 668
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 550
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P718 HNV is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 27,627 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ER5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P718 HNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER5 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P718 HNV registered?

P718 HNV is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P718 HNV safe to buy?

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