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V194 MVX

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,325 mi
Last recorded66,325 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV194 MVX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 66,325 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 66,325 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 66,073 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 65,948 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively rear cush drive freeplay (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 65,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2020 65,313 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,096 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 65,096 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 May 2018 64,430 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 64,430 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 May 2017 64,194 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 63,552 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 63,154 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 62,509 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,402 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,402 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 60,502 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 53,186 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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V194 MVX is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V194 MVX, 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 V194 MVX registered?

V194 MVX is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V194 MVX safe to buy?

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