MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front fork stanchions pitted outside active range
Offside Rear footrest mount bracket - bolt missing - bracket secure
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
frame corroding
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment foot pedal lever (1.1.15 (f))
Rear Wheel more than one fixing missing hub axle spindle castle nut locking device missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front fork stanchions pitted outside active range
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal weepy (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear footrest mount bracket - bolt missing - bracket secure
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Spring clip on wrong way round (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
W497 DNW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 W497 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of W497 DNW?
You can check the full history of W497 DNW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was W497 DNW registered?
W497 DNW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 24 July 2000.
Is W497 DNW safe to buy?
The MOT history for W497 DNW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W497 DNW have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W497 DNW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.