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R254 FWV

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,971 mi
Last recorded24,971 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 FWV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 24,971 miles

exhaust rusty

front brake binding slightly

front brake lever broken

front disc scored slightly

knocking from front suspension

Fail 22 Aug 2011 24,971 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

exhaust rusty

front brake binding slightly

front brake lever broken

front disc scored slightly

knocking from front suspension

Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,971 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,228 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,741 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,599 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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R254 FWV is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R254 FWV, 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 R254 FWV registered?

R254 FWV is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R254 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R254 FWV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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