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V524 HLC

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,136 mi
Last recorded15,136 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 HLC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 15,136 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 14,740 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 14,740 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 14,341 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 14,341 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2007 10,389 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front brake binding very slightly

Handlebars very slightly bent?

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Throttle slightly slow to return

Pass 29 Jun 2007 10,389 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front brake binding very slightly

Handlebars very slightly bent?

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

Throttle slightly slow to return

Pass 6 Jan 2006 5,403 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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V524 HLC is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Green 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 V524 HLC, 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 V524 HLC registered?

V524 HLC is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V524 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V524 HLC 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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