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V153 LGW

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,410 mi
Last recorded29,410 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV153 LGW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 29,410 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 29,395 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 29,155 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 28,675 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 28,316 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 27,666 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 27,181 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 26,601 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,637 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 22,838 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 19,677 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 19,676 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 May 2014 24,095 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,292 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 21,211 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,636 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,602 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 18,835 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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V153 LGW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V153 LGW, 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 V153 LGW registered?

V153 LGW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V153 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V153 LGW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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