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R981 JTN

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

14,977 mi
Last recorded14,977 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 JTN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 14,977 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 14,649 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 14,593 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 14,294 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 13,881 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 12,806 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 11,884 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 10,753 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,665 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 8,639 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 7,648 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 6,860 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 6,860 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 61,542 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 5,296 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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R981 JTN is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R981 JTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R981 JTN registered?

R981 JTN is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R981 JTN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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