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W532 EWL

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,444 mi
Last recorded29,444 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW532 EWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2013 29,444 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 29,444 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 29,404 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,856 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,495 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 18,872 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 18,872 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 17,382 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2006 17,382 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2006 17,364 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear 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.

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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W532 EWL is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W532 EWL, 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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W532 EWL is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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