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W595 XEE

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

54,193 mi
Last recorded54,193 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW595 XEE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 54,193 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2022 50,064 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 48,564 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 57,504 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

sprocket carrier bearing slightly worn

Pass 2 Apr 2019 57,504 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 57,504 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,504 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,504 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,861 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 55,861 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 53,440 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 53,440 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 50,340 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,340 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,156 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 41,658 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 41,656 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,366 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 48,373 miles

Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,512 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 27,242 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,398 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 13,601 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 13,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2005 13,537 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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W595 XEE 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 72%.

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 W595 XEE, 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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W595 XEE is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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