MOT Status
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56,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn and distorted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail cush drive worn (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front switch insecure
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel also obstructed by exhaust (1.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering EATHER WHEEL OR LAMP OR BOTH (2.4 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Footrest insecure mount insecure (6.2.12 (a))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen NO LIGHTS (4.1.2 (a))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess spocket cush drive worn.... (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected LOCKING DIVICE MISSING (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
temp repair to exh
clutch lever pivots slightly worn
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W479 EEC is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 W479 EEC, 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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W479 EEC is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 May 2000.
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