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V49 EHW

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,338 mi
Last recorded21,338 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 EHW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 21,338 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 21,338 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 20,290 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 20,151 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 20,067 miles

Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,015 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 25,015 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,519 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 24,519 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 24,178 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 18,754 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 18,090 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 18,090 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 18,075 miles

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

advise both tyres are farily perished on the side walls

both mirrors are in need of replacement

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,507 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 17,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,337 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 14,830 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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V49 EHW 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 66.7%.

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 V49 EHW, 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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V49 EHW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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