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W397 NUF

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,646 mi
Last recorded24,646 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 NUF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 24,646 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 24,231 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively cush drive rubber has play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 23,361 miles

Oil leak - oil filter

Pass 19 Dec 2020 22,370 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 22,370 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 22,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 21,260 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 20,253 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,334 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 12,657 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 11,835 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 10,883 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 10,306 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 8,710 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 5,616 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 4,458 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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W397 NUF is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W397 NUF, 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 W397 NUF registered?

W397 NUF is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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