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P968 RHV

1996 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,967 mi
Last recorded55,967 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ER527,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 RHV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2008 55,967 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 55,959 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Sep 2007 53,714 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 48,419 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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P968 RHV is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P968 RHV, 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 P968 RHV registered?

P968 RHV is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P968 RHV safe to buy?

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