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W262 PSX

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,532 mi
Last recorded35,532 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 PSX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 35,532 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 35,532 miles

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion in swing arm(hole) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 34,990 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 34,989 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,692 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,308 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 33,308 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,509 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 31,049 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 29,357 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,866 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,293 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 27,267 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 26,832 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 26,467 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 26,446 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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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W262 PSX 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 70.6%.

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 W262 PSX, 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 W262 PSX registered?

W262 PSX is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W262 PSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W262 PSX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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