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KC02 EDL

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,222 mi
Last recorded20,222 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 EDL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 20,222 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 19,619 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 19,619 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 19,016 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,427 miles

no mirrors fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2013 17,968 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 17,968 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 10,090 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 9,180 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,576 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 8,576 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2010 7,365 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2009 3,499 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2008 2,528 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 1,612 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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KC02 EDL is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KC02 EDL, 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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What year was KC02 EDL registered?

KC02 EDL is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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