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R206 UWL

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,293 mi
Last recorded74,293 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 UWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,293 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,755 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 68,755 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,996 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,814 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 52,912 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 52,912 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,073 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 45,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,387 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 38,316 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 31,759 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,509 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 25,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 17,737 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,357 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 10,280 miles

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

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

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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R206 UWL is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R206 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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R206 UWL is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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