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P986 MOL

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,572 mi
Last recorded34,572 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 MOL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,572 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,892 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,604 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight 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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P986 MOL is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P986 MOL, 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 P986 MOL registered?

P986 MOL is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P986 MOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P986 MOL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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