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W653 TMO

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,972 mi
Last recorded41,972 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW653 TMO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 41,972 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 41,972 miles

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

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 41,557 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 41,557 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 40,483 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,014 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 38,811 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,182 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,761 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,212 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,296 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 May 2010 35,105 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 35,105 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,536 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 32,536 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,801 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 29,748 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 26,667 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 21,097 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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W653 TMO is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W653 TMO, 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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W653 TMO is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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