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W127 AAY

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

29,961 mi
Last recorded29,961 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW127 AAY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 29,961 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 28,815 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 28,815 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 27,624 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 26,163 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 25,071 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 23,622 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 22,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 22,454 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 21,374 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 20,219 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 20,219 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 19,221 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,171 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 16,512 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,719 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 14,616 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 14,236 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 13,814 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 13,814 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2010 13,772 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 13,252 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 13,252 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,721 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 11,938 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,642 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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W127 AAY is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W127 AAY, 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 W127 AAY registered?

W127 AAY is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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