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W146 MTL

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,070 mi
Last recorded25,070 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 MTL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 25,070 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 25,070 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 23,806 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 20,318 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 18,318 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 17,481 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 16,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 14,732 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 135,512 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 11,598 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 10,504 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 7,902 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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W146 MTL is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W146 MTL, 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 W146 MTL registered?

W146 MTL is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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