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W682 SCF

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,719 mi
Last recorded22,719 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW682 SCF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 22,719 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under mot testing the exhaust with fuel tap turned on fuel is leaking from the carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2024 22,687 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 22,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 21,984 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 21,984 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 21,984 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 21,676 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 21,331 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 20,684 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear of front mudguard catching front tyre, not dangerous

Pass 18 Jul 2016 19,356 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 19,347 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 18,315 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,999 miles

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

slight bind front brake

Fail 21 Mar 2009 16,994 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a)

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

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

slight bind front brake

Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,107 miles

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

rear of clocks insecure

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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W682 SCF is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W682 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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W682 SCF is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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