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R213 YAV

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,328 mi
Last recorded38,328 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 YAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 38,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 35,492 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 35,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 34,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil FRONT LEFT FORK LEG HAS SLIGHT WEEP (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 34,668 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 34,646 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 34,634 miles

Front Brake excessively binding front brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2019 34,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left hand fork leg seal weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 34,389 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 34,106 miles

Front Brakes slight bind

Rear Chain and sprocket slightly worn

Fail 29 Apr 2017 34,106 miles

Front Brakes slight bind

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Chain and sprocket slightly worn

Pass 3 May 2016 33,803 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 33,375 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,725 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 32,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 32,037 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 31,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 29,752 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 28,159 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,449 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear suspension slightly stiff

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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R213 YAV is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 26,076 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R213 YAV, 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 R213 YAV registered?

R213 YAV is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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