1997 Kawasaki ER5 0.5L Petrol · P179 NFL
1997 Kawasaki ER5 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 30,478 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI ER5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/03/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 498cc
P179 NFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2015
- 30,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P179 NFL Mileage History
- 02/11/200625,664 mi
- 24/03/201428,593 mi+2,929 mi
- 24/03/201428,593 mi
- 20/03/201530,478 mi+1,885 mi
- 20/03/201530,478 mi
Average of roughly 575 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P179 NFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki Er5 (P179 NFL) between November 2006 and March 2015.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)”.