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W448 FOW

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,869 mi
Last recorded59,869 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 FOW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 59,869 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork tube (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork tube (2.3.1)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 59,817 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,512 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 58,087 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 58,087 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,673 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,286 miles

body work scrathed

front wheel misalined with folks

handle bars bent

rear sprocket worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,248 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

advise, engine oil level cannot be determinded.

advise,handlebars have slight bend on n/s.

advise,o/s side panel is insucure.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,646 miles

Front brake lever bent!

Pass 7 Jun 2007 45,797 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front tyre worn.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,596 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 41,596 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Clutch cable routed incorrectly.

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Throttle cable routed incorrectly.

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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W448 FOW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W448 FOW, 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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W448 FOW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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