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W364 VLO

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,254 mi
Last recorded51,254 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW364 VLO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 51,254 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rear sprocket cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 12 May 2023 51,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

General wiring untidy and loose

Fail 19 Apr 2023 51,037 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Dash clocks loose

General wiring insecure

Head lamp dip switch incorrectly wired, but operational

Radiator insecure

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 50,516 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

clutch locknut missing

Fail 5 Jan 2022 50,511 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

clutch locknut missing

Pass 16 Sep 2011 14,456 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,761 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 15,752 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,878 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 14,878 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 9,800 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 4,685 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 4,685 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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W364 VLO is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W364 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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W364 VLO is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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