MOT Status
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27,198 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake component insecure bolt loose (1.1.21 (c))
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Central Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
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W498 WGT is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue 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 W498 WGT, 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 W498 WGT registered?
W498 WGT is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 August 2000.
Is W498 WGT safe to buy?
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