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W246 XLG

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,567 mi
Last recorded55,567 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 XLG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 55,567 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to minimum wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 54,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 54,880 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,563 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 46,361 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 45,378 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2017 43,822 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 43,644 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Swinging arm slightly corroded (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 43,622 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Swinging arm slightly corroded (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 43,559 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 43,535 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,843 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,008 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 23,160 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,309 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 11,048 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 9,528 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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W246 XLG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W246 XLG, 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 W246 XLG registered?

W246 XLG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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