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P39 GUD

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

20,777 mi
Last recorded20,777 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 GUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 20,777 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 20,132 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 19,429 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 19,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 18,282 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 17,621 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 17,580 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 17,442 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear slight play sprocket carrier

Fail 25 Oct 2018 17,442 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear slight play sprocket carrier

Pass 5 Oct 2017 17,310 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 17,073 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 17,073 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 16,799 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 16,799 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 16,574 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 16,477 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 16,187 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 15,965 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 15,961 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 15,579 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 15,575 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Centre Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 14,971 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 14,587 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 14,296 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,099 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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P39 GUD is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P39 GUD, 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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P39 GUD is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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