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W721 YER

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,582 mi
Last recorded51,582 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW721 YER
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 51,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 51,582 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,247 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 51,238 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,132 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 50,920 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 50,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases collector box holed/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working front brake lever switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 50,658 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 50,639 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

slight crack on number plate

Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,639 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

slight crack on number plate

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,034 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 44,331 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 44,331 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,201 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,590 miles

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

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

Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Oct 2007 28,290 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,808 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 16,262 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 16,262 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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W721 YER is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W721 YER, 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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W721 YER is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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