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W459 DNW

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,050 mi
Last recorded33,050 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 DNW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 33,050 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 32,766 miles

very slight exhaust blow from downpipe

Fail 29 Sep 2018 32,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak NSF fork leaking likely to contaminate brakes (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

radiator guard insecure may catch brake lines

Pass 7 Oct 2017 32,332 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 32,330 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 31,884 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,700 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,384 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 31,384 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,931 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,674 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 29,674 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 27,707 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 24,372 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,581 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,177 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 10,303 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 9,226 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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W459 DNW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W459 DNW, 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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W459 DNW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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