MOT Status
ValidMileage
66,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play SPROCKET HUB (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play SPROCKET CARRIER BEARING (5.1.3 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play SPROCKET CARRIER BEARING (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sprocket bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
will need new front pads soon
will need new rear tyre soon
Drive chain needs adjustment
Drive chain needs adjustment
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W301 VCA 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 W301 VCA, 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 W301 VCA registered?
W301 VCA is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 April 2000.
Is W301 VCA safe to buy?
The MOT history for W301 VCA shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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