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W838 NDW

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,115 mi
Last recorded22,115 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 NDW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 22,115 miles

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake hose slightly insecure

Front brake spongy

Fail 5 Jun 2024 22,115 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake hose slightly insecure

Front brake spongy

Pass 3 Jun 2023 21,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front mudguard on wrong way round.

Fail 18 Mar 2023 999 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise front tyre flat

advise gear lever pivot worn

advise numnber plate damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2015 20,999 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 20,999 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 20,999 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 20,999 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 20,999 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 20,013 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 36,948 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,925 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 28,583 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 25,003 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 23,953 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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W838 NDW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W838 NDW, 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 W838 NDW registered?

W838 NDW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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