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W417 UCJ

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,918 mi
Last recorded60,918 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW417 UCJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 60,918 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 57,651 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 57,189 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 57,189 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 56,748 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 56,743 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 45,018 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 6 May 2015 45,017 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 30,066 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 16 May 2014 30,064 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 29,784 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2012 29,041 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 29,041 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 23,971 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 18,144 miles

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 11,106 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 11,106 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 8,248 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 7,594 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 7,594 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 6,829 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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W417 UCJ is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W417 UCJ, 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 W417 UCJ registered?

W417 UCJ is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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