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W68 PFB

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,362 mi
Last recorded55,362 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 PFB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 55,362 miles

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

fuel pipe slightly kinked

Pass 24 May 2025 54,774 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 54,774 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 54,340 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 54,340 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly when turned on lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 53,353 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 53,353 miles

Front Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning front brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements numberplate too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 47,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 47,163 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 46,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,177 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play sprocket carrier (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 39,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front brake lever action spongy

Fail 28 Jun 2014 39,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front brake lever action spongy

Pass 24 Jun 2013 34,720 miles

front tyre just legal

nearside switch gear loose

Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,959 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 31,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2009 30,521 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 30,521 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 24,861 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 11,695 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 24,858 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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W68 PFB is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W68 PFB, 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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W68 PFB is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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