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R179 LJU

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,878 mi
Last recorded40,878 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 LJU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 40,878 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 38,160 miles

slight play in rear cushdrive rubbers

Pass 5 Dec 2020 36,177 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 36,177 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 31,542 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Slight play on cush drive rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,999 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 30,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 30,815 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 28,120 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

nail in rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2015 25,745 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 25,745 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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R179 LJU is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R179 LJU, 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 R179 LJU registered?

R179 LJU is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R179 LJU safe to buy?

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