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P881 HAV

1996 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,711 mi
Last recorded46,711 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ER527,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 HAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,711 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,273 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 44,648 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,196 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,093 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 41,011 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 41,010 miles

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

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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P881 HAV is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P881 HAV, 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 P881 HAV registered?

P881 HAV is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P881 HAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P881 HAV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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