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W349 RTC

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,726 mi
Last recorded7,726 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW349 RTC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 7,726 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 7,698 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 7,538 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 7,249 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 6,986 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 6,692 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Front o/s indicator lens damaged.

Fail 25 Jan 2019 6,692 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Front o/s indicator lens damaged.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 5,481 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Both. (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting Both. (2.4.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the legal limit. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 5,347 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the legal limit. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2016 5,011 miles

Handlebars slightly bent.

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the legal limit. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2015 4,778 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2014 4,636 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2012 4,136 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2012 4,136 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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W349 RTC is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W349 RTC, 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 W349 RTC registered?

W349 RTC is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W349 RTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W349 RTC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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