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V242 HGG

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,342 mi
Last recorded28,342 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 HGG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 28,342 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 12 May 2016 27,712 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 27,705 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)

Rear brake pedal has excessive travel

Rear rear wheel excessively tight to turn

Pass 8 Apr 2015 25,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 22,996 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 22,996 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,598 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 20,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2012 1,770 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,474 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 14,576 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 13,556 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 11,122 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 9,455 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 7,790 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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V242 HGG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue 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 V242 HGG, 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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V242 HGG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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