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R15 DNN

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

26,034 mi
Last recorded26,034 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 DNN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 26,034 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 26,034 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 25,663 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 25,663 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel spindle loose rear wheel spindle nut loose, caused by spacer missing (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear rear tyre suffering from many small splits although not excessively deep and perishing of sidewalls

Nearside Rear sprocket carrier bearing collapsed

Fail 12 Sep 2012 20,660 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,660 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 11,929 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 16,005 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 13,609 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 12,762 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 12,762 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 11,053 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 11,053 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 9,997 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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R15 DNN is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R15 DNN, 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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R15 DNN is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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