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W164 YGS

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,682 mi
Last recorded41,682 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 YGS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 41,682 miles

Rear tyre wearing uneven.

Fail 18 Aug 2021 41,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre wearing uneven.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 39,547 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Pass 7 Oct 2016 39,541 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 39,455 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2014 39,164 miles

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

front tyre starting to castleate

Fail 6 Aug 2014 39,155 miles

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

front tyre starting to castleate

Pass 15 May 2013 38,852 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

slight castleation on both tyres

slight drag on rotation of rear wheel

Fail 15 May 2013 38,852 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

slight castleation on both tyres

slight drag on rotation of rear wheel

Pass 4 May 2011 35,067 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 35,023 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

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

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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W164 YGS is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W164 YGS, 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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W164 YGS is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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