MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,573 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W398 HCE is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W398 HCE, 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 W398 HCE registered?
W398 HCE is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 August 2000.
Is W398 HCE safe to buy?
The MOT history for W398 HCE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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