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W349 VLO

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,317 mi
Last recorded33,317 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW349 VLO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2012 33,317 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 33,317 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 28,374 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 28,374 miles

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

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 23,203 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 23,177 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,275 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,015 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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W349 VLO is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red 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 W349 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

W349 VLO is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W349 VLO safe to buy?

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