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R173 CVX

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,814 mi
Last recorded68,814 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 CVX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 68,814 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 65,701 miles

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 65,695 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake component has a poor repair (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 62,688 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 54,901 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 50,947 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

clock cluster losse

Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,335 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,350 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 39,214 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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R173 CVX is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R173 CVX, 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 R173 CVX registered?

R173 CVX is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R173 CVX safe to buy?

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