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R177 AAH

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,495 mi
Last recorded19,495 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 AAH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 19,495 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 17,880 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 17,879 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 17,450 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 15,703 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 15,703 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 15,563 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 14,883 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 13,918 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 12,099 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 10,422 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 8,840 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 8,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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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R177 AAH is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R177 AAH, 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 R177 AAH registered?

R177 AAH is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R177 AAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R177 AAH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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