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W552 SVF

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,901 mi
Last recorded36,901 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 SVF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2022 36,901 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 36,897 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 36,410 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 36,410 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 34,894 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 33,018 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front (1.1.13 (a))

Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied front brake lever (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket damaged but exhaust still secure. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 30,143 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 28,585 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 26,840 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 22,831 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 17,565 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,268 miles

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

cut on front tyre not reaching the chord

Fail 15 Aug 2011 17,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

cut on front tyre not reaching the chord

Pass 4 May 2010 16,955 miles

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 27 Apr 2010 16,955 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2009 16,696 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 16,659 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,549 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 15,752 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 15,237 miles

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

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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W552 SVF is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W552 SVF, 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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W552 SVF is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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