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P73 ENT

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,584 mi
Last recorded10,584 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 ENT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 10,584 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 10,584 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 9,748 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 9,156 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 8,625 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 8,242 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 8,106 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 7,681 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 7,545 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 7,085 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 6,990 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre badly perishing and splitting advise attention

Pass 26 May 2015 6,304 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 54,436 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 5,315 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2010 5,293 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 5,151 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 4,196 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 4,071 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 3,789 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 2,538 miles

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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P73 ENT is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 26,076 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 P73 ENT, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P73 ENT registered?

P73 ENT is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P73 ENT safe to buy?

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