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W399 GFC

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,445 mi
Last recorded35,445 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 GFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 35,445 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 34,063 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 34,063 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 30,705 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 30,705 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,521 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,746 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,259 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 25,253 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 25,247 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 23,564 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 19,146 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,499 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 10,817 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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W399 GFC is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W399 GFC, 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 W399 GFC registered?

W399 GFC is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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