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W143 UGU

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

44,097 mi
Last recorded44,097 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 UGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 44,097 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 44,097 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 41,095 miles

Central Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 38,747 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak ()

Oil level low

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 38,747 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak ()

Oil level low

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,491 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear suspension slightly stiff

Rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Mar 2016 34,491 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,585 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 28,584 miles

chain guard missing

handlebars slighty bent

slight judder on rear brake

slight play in cushdrive rubbers

Fail 14 Feb 2008 28,584 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

chain guard missing

handlebars slighty bent

slight judder on rear brake

slight play in cushdrive rubbers

Pass 26 May 2006 26,482 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 26,482 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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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W143 UGU is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W143 UGU, 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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W143 UGU is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 11 March 2000.

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