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W712 GWL

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,961 mi
Last recorded23,961 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW712 GWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 23,961 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 23,961 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2024 23,936 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 23,924 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 23,924 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 23,909 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 23,890 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 23,881 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 23,864 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 23,824 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 22,875 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 May 2010 22,509 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 21,980 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,317 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 20,527 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 20,527 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,319 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 19,319 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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W712 GWL is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W712 GWL, 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 W712 GWL registered?

W712 GWL is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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