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W165 YGS

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

29,890 mi
Last recorded29,890 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 YGS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 29,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 29,876 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 25,153 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 23,972 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 23,211 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 23,211 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 19,874 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 19,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 18,810 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 18,810 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 18,559 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 18,559 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive play in final drive rubbers (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gear change lever slightly loose

Pass 17 Dec 2016 18,242 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive small amount of play in carrier bearing and cush drive rubbers (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged rubber slightly perished (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' very lightly notchy (2.2.1b)

both front and rear tyre pressures were low and have been re-inflated for test

engine oil level appears to be too high,advise to check when cold.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 17,948 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 17,922 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed cracked side walls (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play sprocket carrier bearing (2.4.A.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 16,592 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear brake binding slightly.

rear brake pedal slightly stiff.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 15,170 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 14,582 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 10,733 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 9,166 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 May 2006 8,692 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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W165 YGS is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W165 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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W165 YGS is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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