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R975 CEU

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,085 mi
Last recorded24,085 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 CEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 24,085 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 24,073 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 23,371 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 23,371 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 21,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 20,784 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2017 36,863 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 36,116 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 34,627 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 32,000 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,565 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,983 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 29,983 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,453 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 28,453 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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R975 CEU is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R975 CEU, 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 R975 CEU registered?

R975 CEU is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R975 CEU safe to buy?

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