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V62 EHW

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,524 mi
Last recorded47,524 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV62 EHW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 47,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 46,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre slightly perished around bead.

Pass 9 Oct 2023 46,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 45,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 45,330 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 42,759 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 41,394 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Pitting to shock (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2019 40,275 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 40,189 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 37,371 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 37,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,081 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,405 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 32,405 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 22,231 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 22,231 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,822 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 21,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 20,041 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 19,659 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 19,424 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 19,200 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 18,818 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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V62 EHW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V62 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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V62 EHW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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