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W238 DOO

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,796 mi
Last recorded44,796 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 DOO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 44,796 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 44,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 44,631 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,331 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 44,318 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 43,871 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 43,459 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 43,459 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Lower no split pins in back brake arm failed

Fail 16 May 2016 43,456 miles

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Lower Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Lower no split pins in back brake arm failed

Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,679 miles

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

Rear Brake Drum Slight Worn/Distorted

Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,160 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,276 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,698 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,536 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,066 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,527 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 23,720 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 22,319 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 22,317 miles

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

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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W238 DOO is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W238 DOO, 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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W238 DOO is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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