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W809 VKG

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,645 mi
Last recorded25,645 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW809 VKG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2008 25,645 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 25,636 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 23,204 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 19,430 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 16,076 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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W809 VKG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 W809 VKG, 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 W809 VKG registered?

W809 VKG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W809 VKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W809 VKG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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