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W763 YER

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

65,543 mi
Last recorded65,543 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW763 YER
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 65,543 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 65,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 64,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 63,643 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 63,643 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,737 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 60,737 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 56,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 56,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,485 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 51,485 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 39,752 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 39,752 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,408 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 32,372 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 5 May 2009 32,353 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 6 May 2008 31,066 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,671 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 25,045 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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W763 YER 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 57.9%.

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 W763 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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W763 YER is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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