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W404 VKG

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,953 mi
Last recorded52,953 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW404 VKG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 52,953 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 52,291 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,250 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,847 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 40,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 40,727 miles

Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 37,647 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 37,647 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,038 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 33,038 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,679 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,947 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,874 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,242 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 19,935 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,268 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,789 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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W404 VKG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W404 VKG, 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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W404 VKG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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