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R240 VYB

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,957 mi
Last recorded48,957 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 VYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 48,957 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 47,377 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 45,416 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 44,005 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 42,400 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 40,528 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear tyres cracking in tread and side

Pass 28 May 2020 38,712 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 37,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 36,433 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 36,433 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 34,946 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 34,946 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain (6.2.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 33,250 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,944 miles

slight brake bind on front brake

Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,722 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhuast repaire noted

tyres under inflated

Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,622 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 31,609 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 29,740 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 27,824 miles

play in cush drive

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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R240 VYB is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R240 VYB, 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 R240 VYB registered?

R240 VYB is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R240 VYB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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