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W196 UMY

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,560 mi
Last recorded62,560 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 UMY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 62,560 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,241 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 54,367 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 54,365 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,822 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 43,023 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,462 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 UMY is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W196 UMY, 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 UMY registered?

W196 UMY is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 August 2000.

Is W196 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W196 UMY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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