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P27 DJB

1996 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,590 mi
Last recorded45,590 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ER527,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 DJB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,590 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,070 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 44,750 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 44,750 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,595 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 43,595 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,498 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,080 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 41,280 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,783 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 37,783 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,773 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 23,785 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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P27 DJB is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 27,627 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 P27 DJB, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P27 DJB registered?

P27 DJB is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P27 DJB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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