MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear subframe cut down
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on front (1.1.3a)
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
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))
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))
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))
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)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
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)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
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)
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)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W196 PCH registered?
W196 PCH is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 March 2000.
Is W196 PCH safe to buy?
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