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V280 KGW

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,952 mi
Last recorded56,952 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 KGW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 56,952 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 54,282 miles

Front tyre perished

rear tyre becoming out of shape

slight brake bind to rear

Pass 2 Feb 2022 50,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 50,902 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 45,681 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 45,681 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 42,723 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 42,723 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,689 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 31 Oct 2016 42,688 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,841 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 37,145 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,843 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,711 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 33,636 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,636 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,051 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 32,050 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 27,364 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,546 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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V280 KGW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V280 KGW, 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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V280 KGW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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