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W846 JNF

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,397 mi
Last recorded21,397 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW846 JNF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 21,397 miles

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

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 21,397 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 20,707 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 20,080 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 19,367 miles

frame and swing arm very rusty ,but not rotted through

some slight drag showing on rear drum ,but brakeing ok ,may just need a clean up

Fail 3 Aug 2011 19,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

frame and swing arm very rusty ,but not rotted through

some slight drag showing on rear drum ,but brakeing ok ,may just need a clean up

Pass 5 Aug 2010 17,686 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 17,686 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 15,474 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,508 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 12,508 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 10,843 miles

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

rear tyre has puncture nail in centre tread

Pass 9 Aug 2006 9,231 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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W846 JNF is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W846 JNF, 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 W846 JNF registered?

W846 JNF is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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