Kawasaki ER5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 498 cc

T971 OCLMOT history

T971 OCL is a blue petrol Kawasaki ER5 first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 47,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
47,716 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T971 OCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ER5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T971 OCL was last recorded at 47,716 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 3,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jun 2019: 21,176 miles, lower than 24,152 miles on 3 Jun 2019.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
44,651 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,065 miles
Average per year
1,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,716 miles
  • 2025 – 44,651 miles
  • 2024 – 40,516 miles
  • 2023 – 35,768 miles
  • 2022 – 32,406 miles
  • 2021 – 29,093 miles
  • 2020 – 27,388 miles
  • 2019 – 21,176 miles
  • 2018 – 20,622 miles
  • 2017 – 18,290 miles
  • 2012 – 17,680 miles
  • 2011 – 16,484 miles
  • 2010 – 15,242 miles
  • 2009 – 13,444 miles
  • 2008 – 12,036 miles
  • 2007 – 9,620 miles
  • 2006 – 9,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,716 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake discs becoming pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,716 miles (+3,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    47,716 miles
    Test number
    274881302803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass44,651 miles (+4,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    44,651 miles
    Test number
    651836286010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass40,516 miles (+363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    40,516 miles
    Test number
    204211722861
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre becoming perished

  4. Fail40,153 miles (+4,385)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,153 miles
    Test number
    918655805069
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass35,768 miles (+3,362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    35,768 miles
    Test number
    318092254341
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and becoming corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass32,406 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    32,406 miles
    Test number
    483866641787
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail32,319 miles (+3,226)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,319 miles
    Test number
    902010185985
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases header (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass29,093 miles (+1,705)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    29,093 miles
    Test number
    520136542828
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass27,388 miles (+6,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    27,388 miles
    Test number
    920309540149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  10. Pass21,176 miles (-2,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    21,176 miles
    Test number
    872316810808
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail24,152 miles (+3,530)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,152 miles
    Test number
    952365329839
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousNearside Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached flange nut missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass20,622 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    20,622 miles
    Test number
    994200225696
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs becoming pitted

  13. Fail20,563 miles (+2,273)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,563 miles
    Test number
    203145415153
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs becoming pitted

  14. Pass18,290 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    18,290 miles
    Test number
    227543766208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,680 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    17,680 miles
    Test number
    497252412255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,484 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    16,484 miles
    Test number
    198679101264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,242 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    15,242 miles
    Test number
    291777610295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,444 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    13,444 miles
    Test number
    652348919238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,036 miles (+2,416)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    12,036 miles
    Test number
    310416888193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,620 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    9,620 miles
    Test number
    920303687132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    9,389 miles
    Test number
    224031916174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T971 OCL

Does T971 OCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T971 OCL is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T971 OCL?
The MOT on T971 OCL is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T971 OCL done?
T971 OCL was recorded at 47,716 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 1,905 miles a year.
Has T971 OCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T971 OCL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T971 OCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T971 OCL find?
T971 OCL passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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