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P189 CPG

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,803 mi
Last recorded14,803 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 CPG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 14,803 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 14,803 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,462 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 12,950 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 12,950 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 12,685 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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P189 CPG is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P189 CPG, 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 P189 CPG registered?

P189 CPG is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P189 CPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P189 CPG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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