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V68 EJF

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,035 mi
Last recorded69,035 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV68 EJF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 69,035 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 69,035 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 68,391 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 68,391 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 97,944 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 66,484 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 62,670 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 59,841 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,340 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 55,326 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 32,760 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,139 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,950 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 26,933 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,164 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,332 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)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 16,783 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 16,760 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 15,722 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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V68 EJF is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V68 EJF, 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 V68 EJF registered?

V68 EJF is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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