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W729 GJO

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,661 mi
Last recorded62,661 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 GJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 62,661 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 62,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 61,022 miles

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

Throttle cables require lubrication

Fail 20 Mar 2023 61,022 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Throttle cables require lubrication

Pass 16 Mar 2022 59,885 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,375 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 58,985 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside 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 13 Nov 2018 58,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 57,436 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 56,708 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 56,051 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,572 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear brake travel

Throttle slow to return

Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,151 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,667 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 53,631 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,431 miles

Cush drive slightly worn

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Oil level slightly high

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Sprocket carrier has slight freeplay

Throttle return operation not smooth

Fail 18 Aug 2011 52,431 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Cush drive slightly worn

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Oil level slightly high

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Sprocket carrier has slight freeplay

Throttle return operation not smooth

Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,008 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 51,008 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,623 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,418 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,503 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 38,317 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 38,318 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 38,318 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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W729 GJO is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W729 GJO, 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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W729 GJO is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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