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W301 CYG

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,977 mi
Last recorded20,977 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW301 CYG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 20,977 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2015 20,907 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,824 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 20,824 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 20,107 miles

light surface rust underside of rear swingarm

Pass 13 Sep 2012 20,032 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 20,032 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,820 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,290 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 17,645 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,201 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 13,993 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 10,623 miles

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

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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W301 CYG is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W301 CYG, 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 W301 CYG registered?

W301 CYG is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is W301 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W301 CYG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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