1997 Kawasaki ER5 0.5L Petrol · R975 CEU
1997 Kawasaki ER5 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 24,085 miles. MOT valid until 31/05/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI ER5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,085 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
R975 CEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 24,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R975 CEU Mileage History
- 17/05/202421,941 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 1,050 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki Er5 (R975 CEU) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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))”.
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