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P996 FDY

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

30,237 mi
Last recorded30,237 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 FDY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 30,237 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake slightly binding

Fail 24 May 2013 30,237 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake slightly binding

reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Jul 2012 94,523 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 94,522 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 82,607 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 74,545 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

no dash lights

Fail 22 Jun 2010 74,545 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

no dash lights

Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,573 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 41,205 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 41,205 miles

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

swinging arm rusty condition front tyre worn uneven

Fail 15 Jul 2008 39,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

clock mounting bracket broken

Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,853 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 36,835 miles

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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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P996 FDY is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P996 FDY, 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 P996 FDY registered?

P996 FDY is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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