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V517 MPP

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,271 mi
Last recorded32,271 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV517 MPP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 32,271 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 32,248 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 26,993 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handlebars slightly bent

Fail 13 Jul 2018 26,993 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail drive chain missing (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handlebars slightly bent

Rear tyre valve damaged

Pass 20 May 2017 26,989 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 26,695 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 25,758 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 25,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,063 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 22,861 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 22,861 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,404 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,731 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 19,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,390 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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V517 MPP is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V517 MPP, 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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V517 MPP is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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