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W398 WAD

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

33,734 mi
Last recorded33,734 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 WAD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 May 2022 33,734 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 33,665 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 33,653 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 33,435 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 33,298 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 33,298 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 32,937 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 32,937 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 31,485 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,485 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,915 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 30,915 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 30,915 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 May 2012 30,915 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,915 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 30,915 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 26,261 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 20,536 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 16,326 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 12,827 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 12,734 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,346 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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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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