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V516 DFH

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

65,369 mi
Last recorded65,369 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 DFH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 65,369 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 64,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 62,850 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 61,151 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 58,694 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 56,151 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2020 53,666 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 53,404 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 53,404 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 53,391 miles

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

long travel on rear brake control

Pass 3 Feb 2017 48,053 miles

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

chain corroded

chain guard missing

clutch cable routed incorrectly

headlamp glass slightly loose

rear swingarm corroded

slight misting to both fork legs

slight travel on front brake control

Pass 28 Jan 2016 44,010 miles

centre stand lug snapped

nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,828 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 39,827 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 27,823 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 27,823 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 24,259 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,090 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 24,081 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2010 23,376 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 22,781 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 22,781 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2008 19,897 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,113 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,680 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 14,680 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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V516 DFH is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V516 DFH, 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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V516 DFH is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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