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W823 VDD

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,478 mi
Last recorded36,478 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW823 VDD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 36,478 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 36,478 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 34,339 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 33,299 miles

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))

Fail 31 May 2018 33,299 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 32,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 31,254 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jun 2016 31,253 miles

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 ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 30,386 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2015 30,386 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,274 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 25,387 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 24,754 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 24,754 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 22,012 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,753 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 21,753 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,360 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 21,360 miles

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)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 20,832 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,832 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 20,031 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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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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