Kawasaki ER5

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 498 cc

P39 GUDMOT history

P39 GUD is a blue petrol Kawasaki ER5 first used on 19 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 20,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2026
Mileage
20,777 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P39 GUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ER5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
19 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P39 GUD was last recorded at 20,777 miles on 22 Jul 2025, 645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,132 miles · 21 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
645 miles
Average per year
354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 20,777 miles
  • 2023 – 20,132 miles
  • 2022 – 19,429 miles
  • 2021 – 18,282 miles
  • 2020 – 17,621 miles
  • 2019 – 17,580 miles
  • 2018 – 17,442 miles
  • 2017 – 17,310 miles
  • 2016 – 17,073 miles
  • 2015 – 16,799 miles
  • 2014 – 16,574 miles
  • 2013 – 16,477 miles
  • 2012 – 16,187 miles
  • 2011 – 15,965 miles
  • 2010 – 15,579 miles
  • 2009 – 14,971 miles
  • 2008 – 14,587 miles
  • 2007 – 14,296 miles
  • 2006 – 14,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,777 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Steering headbearing has slight free play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,777 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    20,777 miles
    Test number
    187900571594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass20,132 miles (+703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    20,132 miles
    Test number
    804884950336
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass19,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    19,429 miles
    Test number
    532924746411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail19,429 miles (+1,147)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,429 miles
    Test number
    619293682644
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass18,282 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    18,282 miles
    Test number
    957702277824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass17,621 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    17,621 miles
    Test number
    179236379218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,580 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    17,580 miles
    Test number
    378537991323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,442 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    17,442 miles
    Test number
    697734610667
    • AdvisoryClutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight play sprocket carrier

  9. Fail17,442 miles (+132)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,442 miles
    Test number
    176914652337
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryClutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight play sprocket carrier

  10. Pass17,310 miles (+237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    17,310 miles
    Test number
    783175769054
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

  11. Pass17,073 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    17,073 miles
    Test number
    449083417134
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

  12. Fail17,073 miles (+274)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,073 miles
    Test number
    340055197574
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

  13. Pass16,799 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    16,799 miles
    Test number
    933404073283
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive borderline (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

  14. Fail16,799 miles (+225)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,799 miles
    Test number
    998433321136
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive borderline (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

  15. Pass16,574 miles (+97)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    16,574 miles
    Test number
    367737284252
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

  16. Pass16,477 miles (+290)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    16,477 miles
    Test number
    276247883285
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass16,187 miles (+222)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    16,187 miles
    Test number
    778096292237
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  18. Pass15,965 miles (+4)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    15,965 miles
    Test number
    385230291254
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail15,961 miles (+382)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,961 miles
    Test number
    166275481295
    • FailureStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass15,579 miles (+4)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    15,579 miles
    Test number
    721300500329
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail15,575 miles (+604)1 failure11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,575 miles
    Test number
    363618880254
    • FailureOffside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass14,971 miles (+384)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    14,971 miles
    Test number
    261380989237
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  23. Pass14,587 miles (+291)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    14,587 miles
    Test number
    382354998458
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

  24. Pass14,296 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,296 miles
    Test number
    884008257286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,099 miles
    Test number
    370734456430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P39 GUD

Does P39 GUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P39 GUD expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P39 GUD?
The MOT on P39 GUD expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P39 GUD done?
P39 GUD was recorded at 20,777 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2025, an average of 354 miles a year.
Has P39 GUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P39 GUD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on P39 GUD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P39 GUD find?
P39 GUD passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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