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W831 EWL

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,289 mi
Last recorded22,289 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW831 EWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 22,289 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 22,220 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 22,173 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 21,818 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 21,818 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 21,241 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 20,862 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 20,862 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 20,764 miles

Front tyre is 17yrs old.

Front tyre walls slightly perished.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,885 miles

Rear Lower shock absorber bush deteriorated but still functional

Pass 21 Mar 2015 18,880 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 18,643 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 18,164 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 18,164 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,845 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,695 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 17,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,368 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,179 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,037 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 16,353 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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W831 EWL is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W831 EWL, 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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W831 EWL is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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