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V351 DCW

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,070 mi
Last recorded38,070 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV351 DCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 38,070 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 38,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 37,199 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 37,184 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front thread lock on spindle locking device

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

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

front and rear tyres a perishing

n/s headlamp is masked

Pass 29 Jun 2016 37,126 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside switchgear slightly loose

Offside switchgear slightly loose

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,077 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 35,077 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 May 2014 23,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,551 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 26,609 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 May 2012 26,609 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,363 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 23,341 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,341 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,529 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,402 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,874 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 10,739 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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V351 DCW is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 22,725 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 V351 DCW, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V351 DCW registered?

V351 DCW is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 23 October 1999.

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