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R29 VLP

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Pink Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,832 mi
Last recorded6,832 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 VLP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 May 2015 6,832 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 6,420 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 6,107 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 5,774 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 5,585 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 5,346 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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R29 VLP is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Pink with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R29 VLP, 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 R29 VLP registered?

R29 VLP is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R29 VLP safe to buy?

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