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W851 AEG

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,411 mi
Last recorded31,411 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 AEG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2020 31,411 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear swinging arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail sprocket carrier bearing excess play (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear sprocket cush drive worn

Pass 8 Aug 2019 30,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear rear rocket carrier bearing slight play

Rear rear sprocket cush drive worn slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2018 30,015 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 28,590 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 22,247 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 21,922 miles

1.rear brake drum becomming distorted 2.number plate becomming deteriated 3.chain becomming worn 4.front brake dics becomming corroded 5.front tyre wearing low on off side edge

Pass 3 Aug 2012 19,386 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

swinging arm corroding

Fail 14 May 2012 18,929 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

swinging arm corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,391 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 15,171 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 14,991 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 May 2009 14,991 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,710 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 13,710 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 11,891 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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W851 AEG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W851 AEG, 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 W851 AEG registered?

W851 AEG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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