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VUI 262

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

723 mi
Last recorded723 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUI 262
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 723 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 653 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 282 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 1,928 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 24 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2015 24,732 miles

Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

speedo loose

Fail 10 Jul 2015 24,723 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

speedo loose

Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,041 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 21,797 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 19,740 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 19,421 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 19,336 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 19,336 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,677 miles

advise front tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 Jul 2007 18,293 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 15,123 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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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VUI 262 is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VUI 262, 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 VUI 262 registered?

VUI 262 is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is VUI 262 safe to buy?

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