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W439 OSR

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,591 mi
Last recorded35,591 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW439 OSR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 35,591 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 35,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2025 35,566 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 35,382 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 35,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,384 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear suspension stiff in operation

Pass 12 Jul 2017 33,802 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 33,756 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 32,569 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 32,569 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,457 miles

rear tyre cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2014 30,837 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,345 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,624 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 23,892 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 20,211 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 13,731 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,399 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 3,283 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 1,566 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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W439 OSR is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W439 OSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W439 OSR registered?

W439 OSR is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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