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R115 UWL

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,502 mi
Last recorded66,502 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 UWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 66,502 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 63,159 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 59,272 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 59,169 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 54,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 49,819 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 45,389 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,468 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 36,275 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 31,812 miles

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

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

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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R115 UWL is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R115 UWL, 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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R115 UWL is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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