MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Forks slightly corroded pitted (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork stancions (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure chain adjuster lock nut loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork stancions (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
drive chain has tight spot
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front tyre cracking
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear tyre cracking
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
rear tyre cracking
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
rear tyre cracking
Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W823 VDD is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 W823 VDD, 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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W823 VDD is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 2000.
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