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W691 VMX

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,773 mi
Last recorded50,773 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW691 VMX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 50,773 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 50,773 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,183 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 49,181 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,105 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 48,803 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,750 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 48,736 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 48,582 miles

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

rear sprocket cushion drive slightly worn

Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,535 miles

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

cush drive worn

Fail 17 Aug 2011 47,507 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

cush drive worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,068 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 47,068 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,301 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,865 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,758 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 31,742 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 31,714 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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W691 VMX is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W691 VMX, 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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What year was W691 VMX registered?

W691 VMX is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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