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P142 AUA

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,591 mi
Last recorded12,591 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 AUA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 12,591 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 12,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 12,479 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 12,426 miles

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

n/s/rear shock rod corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 12,298 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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P142 AUA is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 26,076 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P142 AUA, 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 P142 AUA registered?

P142 AUA is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P142 AUA safe to buy?

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