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R957 PAO

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,219 mi
Last recorded40,219 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 PAO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,219 miles

advise front sidelight inoperative

advise horn makes an audible noise but ok at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2015 40,206 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front tyre has soap on wall

Rear foot peg is slightly bent

Fail 17 Oct 2015 40,206 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain has seized links

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front tyre has soap on wall

Rear foot peg is slightly bent

Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,919 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 Sep 2014 38,919 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,855 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise both front and rear tyre showing signs of perishing of the sidewall structure

Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,340 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

advise reduced reserve travel on front brake

Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,006 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 38,006 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 38,004 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,875 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 23,861 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,099 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R957 PAO is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R957 PAO, 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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R957 PAO is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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