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W697 WDG

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

20,630 mi
Last recorded20,630 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 WDG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 20,630 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 20,589 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 20,586 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 20,577 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 20,373 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 19,895 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 19,311 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 19,093 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 18,827 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 18,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 17,999 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2013 15,914 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,833 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 15,421 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 14,816 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 13,364 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,240 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 13,240 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 12,508 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 WDG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WDG, 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 W697 WDG registered?

W697 WDG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 11 July 2000.

Is W697 WDG safe to buy?

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