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V655 KGN

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,488 mi
Last recorded59,488 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 KGN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 59,488 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 59,488 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 59,443 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 59,355 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 58,934 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 58,881 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 58,881 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 May 2017 58,713 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 58,713 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 58,706 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies control 2 (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 58,415 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,580 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,142 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,720 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 48,717 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,503 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,243 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,655 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 30,118 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 21,100 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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V655 KGN is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V655 KGN, 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 V655 KGN registered?

V655 KGN is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 5 February 2000.

Is V655 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V655 KGN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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