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W314 BDC

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

35,786 mi
Last recorded35,786 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW314 BDC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 35,786 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 35,786 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 35,446 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 34,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess corrosion on bracket (6.1.8 (a) (i))

front forks oitted but not leaking

Fail 16 Nov 2022 34,968 miles

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

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess corrosion on bracket (6.1.8 (a) (i))

front forks oitted but not leaking

Pass 18 Nov 2021 34,267 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 34,231 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 32,835 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 32,824 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,345 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 29,323 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,861 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 21,161 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 21,161 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,892 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 34,892 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,529 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 20,112 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 20,112 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 15,964 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 11,526 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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W314 BDC is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 W314 BDC, 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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W314 BDC is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 24 August 2000.

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