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W693 DKE

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,224 mi
Last recorded5,224 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW693 DKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 5,224 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 3,155 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 28 May 2013 3,155 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 88 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,693 miles

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

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

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,950 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 22,950 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 20 May 2008 22,906 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 15,038 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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W693 DKE is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W693 DKE, 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 W693 DKE registered?

W693 DKE is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W693 DKE safe to buy?

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