MOT Status
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47,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose carrier bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing (6.2.1e)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W358 VLO is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 W358 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 W358 VLO registered?
W358 VLO is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 April 2000.
Is W358 VLO safe to buy?
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