Kawasaki ER5

Orange and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 498 cc

S38 ATVMOT history

S38 ATV is an orange and black petrol Kawasaki ER5 first used on 18 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 10 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
10 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 ATV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ER5
Colour
Orange and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 ATV was last recorded at 10 miles on 4 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Sept 2025: 10 miles, lower than 43,497 miles on 7 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
43,497 miles · 7 Apr 2016

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 10 miles
  • 2016 – 43,497 miles
  • 2015 – 42,359 miles
  • 2013 – 42,247 miles
  • 2011 – 42,209 miles
  • 2010 – 38,816 miles
  • 2009 – 38,771 miles
  • 2008 – 35,712 miles
  • 2007 – 29,632 miles
  • 2006 – 23,399 miles
  • 2005 – 19,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass10 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNew speedo fitted since last MOT.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass10 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    10 miles
    Test number
    810426888302
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNew speedo fitted since last MOT.

  2. Fail10 miles (-43,487)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10 miles
    Test number
    127401397422
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNew speedo fitted since last MOT.

  3. Pass43,497 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,497 miles
    Test number
    846483650466
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  4. Fail43,497 miles (+1,138)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,497 miles
    Test number
    399923080476
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  5. Pass42,359 miles (+112)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,359 miles
    Test number
    807059795037
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Pass42,247 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,247 miles
    Test number
    116105683489
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • NoteHandlebars slightly bent

  7. Fail42,247 miles (+38)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,247 miles
    Test number
    837715683011
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • NoteHandlebars slightly bent

  8. Pass42,209 miles (+3,393)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,209 miles
    Test number
    805318051232
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • NoteFront brake binding slightly

  9. Pass38,816 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,816 miles
    Test number
    383516950262
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

  10. Pass38,771 miles (+3,059)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,771 miles
    Test number
    784207379177
    • NoteSlight bind on front wheel

  11. Pass35,712 miles (+6,080)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,712 miles
    Test number
    191142988140
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • NoteSlight bind on front brake

  12. Pass29,632 miles (+6,233)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,632 miles
    Test number
    854487177122
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteHandle bars slightly bent

  13. Pass23,399 miles (+3,739)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,399 miles
    Test number
    124919976112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    19,660 miles
    Test number
    393111775162
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Questions about S38 ATV

Does S38 ATV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 ATV expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 ATV?
The MOT on S38 ATV expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 ATV done?
S38 ATV was recorded at 10 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025.
Has S38 ATV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 ATV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S38 ATV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S38 ATV find?
S38 ATV passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; new speedo fitted since last mot..

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