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P240 GHH

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,550 mi
Last recorded16,550 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 GHH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 16,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 16,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 15,432 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 14,870 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 14,439 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 14,262 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 14,242 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 14,223 miles

Nearside Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 6 May 2014 14,223 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 14,170 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,136 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 14,136 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 14,056 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 13,928 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 13,585 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 13,344 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 13,152 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,152 miles

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

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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P240 GHH is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P240 GHH, 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 P240 GHH registered?

P240 GHH is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P240 GHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 GHH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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