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W217 WUT

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Orange Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,336 mi
Last recorded32,336 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 WUT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 32,336 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 30,950 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 27,238 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 27,214 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 27,194 miles

Stop lamp not working from front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 24,819 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 28 Jan 2019 24,819 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 23 Jan 2018 23,636 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 23,651 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,257 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 22,077 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 21,094 miles

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

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

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

nearside switch gear slightly loose

Pass 26 Jul 2012 18,497 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 118,363 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 16,175 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 15,959 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,967 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 13,599 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 9,350 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 9,089 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 5,405 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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W217 WUT is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Orange with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W217 WUT, 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 W217 WUT registered?

W217 WUT is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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