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V244 HGG

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

28,705 mi
Last recorded28,705 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV244 HGG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 28,705 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 28,555 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 26,269 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Centre Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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

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

clocks slightly loose

Fail 22 Jun 2013 26,267 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 26,264 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 25,904 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 25,904 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,897 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 25,894 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2008 25,100 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,960 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 23,688 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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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V244 HGG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V244 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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What year was V244 HGG registered?

V244 HGG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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