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P995 BJT

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,533 mi
Last recorded53,533 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP995 BJT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 53,533 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear tyre perished on side wall of tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2025 53,212 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 52,791 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 52,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 49,612 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 46,598 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 41,993 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 38,289 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 35,931 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,046 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,524 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 29,417 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,157 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,018 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,212 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 18,954 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 17,342 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 16,803 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 15,929 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 13,682 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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P995 BJT is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P995 BJT, 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.

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What year was P995 BJT registered?

P995 BJT is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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