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V851 POW

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,784 mi
Last recorded33,784 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV851 POW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 33,784 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 32,362 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 32,353 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 32,353 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 32,293 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 32,271 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 32,271 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 31,952 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 31,952 miles

Front Gradient brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.D1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 31,157 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,414 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,658 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,296 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,938 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 16,324 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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V851 POW 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 80%.

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 V851 POW, 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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V851 POW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V851 POW safe to buy?

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