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W559 NJK

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,746 mi
Last recorded59,746 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 NJK
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 59,746 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 59,745 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 59,742 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 May 2016 55,947 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 50,637 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 46,191 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 46,093 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2013 46,093 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,367 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

clocks slightly insecure

dampness around carberettor

head lamp patern poor

rear cush drive bushes worn

rear registration plate small

Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,234 miles

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

Front mudguard cracked

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 22 May 2009 36,012 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

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

Front mudguard cracked

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 30,016 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 29,990 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 24,343 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,968 miles

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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W559 NJK is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W559 NJK, 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 W559 NJK registered?

W559 NJK is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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