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P892 UGB

1996 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,863 mi
Last recorded21,863 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ER527,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP892 UGB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 21,863 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 21,664 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 20,486 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 May 2019 19,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 19,070 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 18,146 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyre sidewalls badly perrished

Fail 19 Jun 2017 18,130 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear tyre sidewalls badly perrished

Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,242 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 16,569 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 16,024 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 15,821 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 15,801 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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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P892 UGB is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P892 UGB, 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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P892 UGB is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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