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W228 TRF

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

16,021 mi
Last recorded16,021 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 TRF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 16,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 15,379 miles

headbearings slightly notchy

throttle slightly stiff

Pass 3 Jun 2023 12,623 miles

Front brake has little reserve travel

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

drive chain slack

Pass 21 May 2022 11,868 miles

Front brake spongy

Pass 10 Jun 2021 11,406 miles

Front brake lever has little res travel

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

throttle stiff

Fail 29 May 2021 11,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front brake lever has little res travel

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

throttle stiff

Pass 2 Jun 2020 10,973 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 10,931 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 10,931 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 10,356 miles

rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 10 Sep 2016 6,948 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil on front tyre

Rear brake spring poor

Right indicators switch gear intermittent

Fail 31 Aug 2016 6,935 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Throttle operating incorrectly Not returning (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil on front tyre

Rear brake spring poor

Right indicators switch gear intermittent

Pass 5 Sep 2015 5,357 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 3,337 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 3,239 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 3,167 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 2,682 miles

fuel tank showing signs of accident damage

Pass 23 Jul 2008 2,477 miles

fuel tank showing signs of accident damage.

lock stop showing signs of accident damage

Fail 18 Jul 2008 2,473 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

fuel tank showing signs of accident damage.

lock stop showing signs of accident damage

Pass 21 Jul 2007 2,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

petrol tank damaged.

Pass 18 Feb 2006 2,316 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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W228 TRF is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W228 TRF, 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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W228 TRF is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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