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W479 EEC

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

56,606 mi
Last recorded56,606 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 EEC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 56,606 miles

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))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 56,605 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 52,409 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 52,407 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 51,931 miles

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))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 51,930 miles

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 51,874 miles

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))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 51,873 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 51,585 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 51,585 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jan 2015 51,576 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 46,639 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,218 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,507 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,543 miles

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

temp repair to exh

Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,497 miles

clutch lever pivots slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,227 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 41,227 miles

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 41,227 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,868 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 40,868 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 40,506 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 40,483 miles

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.

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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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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