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R141 UKX

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,887 mi
Last recorded20,887 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 UKX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 20,887 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 19,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 19,338 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

One broken bolt in front mudguard brace.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 19,337 miles

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 19,337 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,325 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,111 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 17,985 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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R141 UKX is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R141 UKX, 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 R141 UKX registered?

R141 UKX is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 October 1997.

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