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W196 PCH

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

68,550 mi
Last recorded68,550 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 PCH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 68,550 miles

Central Rear subframe cut down

Pass 26 Jul 2019 67,821 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 63,708 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 63,708 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on front (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,431 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 63,431 miles

Rear Brake component is severely distorted hub (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 63,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 63,340 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 63,130 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,130 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 61,479 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 61,479 miles

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 61,479 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 56,103 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 56,101 miles

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 54,782 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 54,782 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,361 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 52,361 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 44,177 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 38,073 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 38,049 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 32,220 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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W196 PCH is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W196 PCH, 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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W196 PCH is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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