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W294 YDM

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,374 mi
Last recorded23,374 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW294 YDM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 23,374 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2012 23,371 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 23,322 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,837 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 21,468 miles

nail in tyre

speedometer not illuminated

Fail 23 Jun 2006 21,468 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

nail in tyre

speedometer not illuminated

Pass 11 Jul 2005 18,019 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2005 18,019 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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W294 YDM is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W294 YDM, 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 W294 YDM registered?

W294 YDM is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W294 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W294 YDM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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