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W681 SCF

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

31,653 mi
Last recorded31,653 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 SCF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 31,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle cable slack needs adjusting

Fail 4 Jun 2026 31,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle cable slack needs adjusting

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose Both chain adjuster securing nuts loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 29,237 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 24,486 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 24,486 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 23,585 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 23,585 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 20,952 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 16,967 miles

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

play in rear cush drive

rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2018 16,343 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 15,659 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 15,589 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 15,586 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 15,296 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 14,181 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 13,565 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 13,005 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 12,918 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 12,504 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 11,128 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 10,008 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 9,715 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 4,997 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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W681 SCF is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W681 SCF, 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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W681 SCF is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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