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W615 YKP

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,639 mi
Last recorded40,639 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW615 YKP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 40,639 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 40,639 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Rear sprocket hub bearing has slight free play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 40,629 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Sprocket hub bearing has slight free play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 40,629 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Sprocket hub bearing has slight free play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 40,629 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 40,563 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 40,563 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

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

Headlamp lens needs correct positioning

Pass 21 Apr 2012 38,139 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 38,139 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 38,129 miles

Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 36,476 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 35,273 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 30,905 miles

rear tyre worn

Fail 9 Aug 2008 30,905 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

rear tyre worn

Pass 16 Aug 2007 24,686 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 23,777 miles

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

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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W615 YKP is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W615 YKP, 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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W615 YKP is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 21 April 2000.

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