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P205 WDE

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,575 mi
Last recorded3,575 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 WDE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 3,575 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

daytime mot

rear axle,brake reaction rod and frontsprocket locking devises

rear silencer mount temporary

Pass 7 Aug 2019 2,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mud guard slightly loose

No lights fitted or tested at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2019 2,939 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel more than one fixing missing Split Pin missing from Rear Wheel Nut (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mud guard slightly loose

No lights fitted or tested at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,338 miles

Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 6,458 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 3,628 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 3,569 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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 11 Aug 2015 2,304 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 2,304 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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 7 Jul 2014 7,212 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 7,212 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 5,839 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 4,959 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 4,514 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 4,053 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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P205 WDE 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 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 P205 WDE, 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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P205 WDE is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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