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W279 ULP

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 ULP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2023

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 20,188 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 16,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 16,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 10,839 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 10,839 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 7,056 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 7,056 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 1,431 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 29,962 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 27,337 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 24,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 24,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,311 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,742 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 19,524 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 18,650 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,331 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 18,318 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 18,024 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 17,726 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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W279 ULP is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W279 ULP, 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 W279 ULP registered?

W279 ULP is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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