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R327 MHN

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,002 mi
Last recorded26,002 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 MHN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 26,002 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 23,038 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 21,628 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 20,343 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension has slight stiff operation.

Pass 29 May 2006 16,121 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 29 May 2006 16,121 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 6,894 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Jun 2005 6,894 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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R327 MHN is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R327 MHN, 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 R327 MHN registered?

R327 MHN is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R327 MHN safe to buy?

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