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W697 PRJ

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,454 mi
Last recorded22,454 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 PRJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 22,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 21,407 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 20,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight play in rear cushdrive rubbers

Pass 4 Jun 2019 19,924 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 18,630 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 18,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2012 18,225 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 18,225 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,059 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 16,923 miles

Brake drum(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Lower Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clocks slightly loose on mounts

Pass 26 Apr 2010 16,923 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clocks slightly loose on mounts

Pass 25 Apr 2009 16,645 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 16,645 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,251 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 11,251 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2007 11,187 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 10,431 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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W697 PRJ is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W697 PRJ, 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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W697 PRJ is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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