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W562 VLR

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,229 mi
Last recorded33,229 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW562 VLR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 33,229 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted corroded (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Nearside gear lever control loose

Rear rear brake adjuster no reserve left brake shoes may be low

Fail 11 Sep 2015 33,229 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation split all way around (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted corroded (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Nearside gear lever control loose

Rear rear brake adjuster no reserve left brake shoes may be low

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,229 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

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

gear lever insecure.

very little rear brake adjustment remaining.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,229 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,229 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,229 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,229 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 33,229 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,390 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 23,390 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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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W562 VLR is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W562 VLR, 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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W562 VLR is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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