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W453 RHU

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,774 mi
Last recorded32,774 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 RHU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 32,774 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 32,507 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 31,848 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 29,731 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 28,173 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 27,984 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively slight play carrier (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 27,778 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 Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 27,512 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, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit just 1mm (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,680 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 25,436 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

handlebar slightly deformed

Fail 5 Aug 2016 25,373 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

handlebar slightly deformed

Pass 4 Aug 2015 24,230 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

plug in rear tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2015 24,230 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

plug in rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,338 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre has a plug

Fail 17 Jul 2014 23,327 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake binding slightly

front brake lever action slightly rough

rear tyre has a plug

Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,274 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 21,201 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,760 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 18,665 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 17,552 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,345 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 16,331 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,545 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 12,558 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 12,556 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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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W453 RHU is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 W453 RHU, 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 W453 RHU registered?

W453 RHU is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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