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V978 LMX

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,616 mi
Last recorded22,616 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 LMX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 22,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 22,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2023 22,400 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 22,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 22,199 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 21,987 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 21,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 20,741 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 20,358 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 20,341 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,404 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 19,404 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 17,405 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 14,745 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 11,913 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 10,307 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,249 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,168 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 9,983 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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V978 LMX is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 V978 LMX, 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 V978 LMX registered?

V978 LMX is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V978 LMX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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