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K16 GRT

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,039 mi
Last recorded37,039 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 GRT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 37,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 37,039 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 35,911 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 35,595 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 35,595 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 35,453 miles

position of rear brake arm indicating worn brake shoes

sprocket carrier worn

Fail 4 Mar 2019 35,453 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

position of rear brake arm indicating worn brake shoes

sprocket carrier worn

Pass 26 Jan 2018 35,030 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 35,030 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 33,242 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 32,154 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 27,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,148 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 23,148 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,054 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 16,921 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 16,542 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 14,101 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 11,387 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?

Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
6,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,027
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 880
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 668
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 550
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K16 GRT is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 22,632 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ER5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K16 GRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER5 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K16 GRT is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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