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W742 VMX

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

22,918 mi
Last recorded22,918 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 VMX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 22,918 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

both tyres perishd

Pass 12 Mar 2022 22,584 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,461 miles

Cush drive rubbers slightly worn

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 44,429 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Silencer band slightly loose (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 37,149 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 27,898 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 20,591 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 20,567 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 19,806 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,523 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,030 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 14,560 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 14,560 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,771 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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W742 VMX is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W742 VMX, 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 W742 VMX registered?

W742 VMX is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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