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R964 HDG

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,426 mi
Last recorded39,426 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 HDG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 39,426 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front tyre perishing

Fail 16 May 2026 39,426 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

front tyre perishing

Pass 6 May 2025 39,425 miles

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 May 2025 39,426 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 39,426 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 39,426 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 39,426 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 39,426 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 39,402 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2019 39,004 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear tyre has cracking in side wall and between tread

Pass 26 Apr 2018 38,333 miles

clutch cable broken

rear brake arm seized

Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,481 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 37,464 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,947 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 35,947 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,799 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 23,838 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 23,762 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 23,151 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 20,144 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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R964 HDG is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R964 HDG, 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 R964 HDG registered?

R964 HDG is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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