1997 Kawasaki ER5 0.5L Petrol · R975 CEU
1997 Kawasaki ER5 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 08 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 24,085 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI ER5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R975 CEU Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 24,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R975 CEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki Er5 (R975 CEU) between August 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)”; “Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)”.
R975 CEU Mileage History
- 08/08/200628,453 mi
- 08/08/200628,453 mi
- 13/08/200729,983 mi+1,530 mi
- 28/08/200729,983 mi
- 15/08/200831,565 mi+1,582 mi
- 27/07/201332,000 mi+435 mi
- 09/08/201434,627 mi+2,627 mi
- 22/08/201536,116 mi+1,489 mi
- 28/11/201736,863 mi+747 mi
- 24/05/202320,784 mi-16,079 mi
- 17/05/202421,941 mi+1,157 mi
- 28/05/202523,371 mi+1,430 mi
- 28/05/202523,371 mi
- 26/05/202624,073 mi+702 mi
- 02/06/202624,085 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly -220 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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