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R970 TAU

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,849 mi
Last recorded24,849 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 TAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,849 miles

front tyre getting low

rear tyre getting low wearing in centre

Fail 10 Jun 2009 20,895 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

wiring trapped on r/h lock.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 20,895 miles

wiring trapped on r/h lock.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,031 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 12,567 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 7,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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R970 TAU 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 R970 TAU, 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 R970 TAU registered?

R970 TAU is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 23 August 1997.

Is R970 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 TAU 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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