MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,205 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)
Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V494 FTR is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 V494 FTR, 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 V494 FTR registered?
V494 FTR is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 February 2000.
Is V494 FTR safe to buy?
The MOT history for V494 FTR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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