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W143 VGH

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,721 mi
Last recorded21,721 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 VGH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 21,721 miles

Front slight sut in tyre

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly deteriated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 21,535 miles

Front CUT ON FRONT TYRE.

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 21,481 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy steering bearings slightly stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 21,387 miles

Front slight cut/tear

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 21,350 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 21,335 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 20,848 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 20,711 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 20,280 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 20,173 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,000 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 19,923 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,463 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,953 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,486 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 15,371 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,996 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 14,980 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 14,971 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 14,432 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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W143 VGH is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W143 VGH, 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 W143 VGH registered?

W143 VGH is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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