MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
advise rusty chain
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
indicators flash fast
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
indicators flash fast
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Centre stand pivot is very stiff and requires lubrication.
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
signs of slight perishing on front tyre
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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 WAD is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 WAD, 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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W398 WAD is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 5 April 2000.
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