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W879 DWY

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

16,776 mi
Last recorded16,776 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 DWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 16,776 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 16,776 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 16,591 miles

2 x plugs in rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2022 16,591 miles

2 x plugs in rear tyre

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 13,371 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 10,307 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 10,036 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 9,498 miles

Rear Tyre showing signs of ageing

Pass 22 Jun 2015 9,226 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 8,583 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 7,860 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 5,511 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 4,409 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 3,611 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 2,805 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 2,805 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 567 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 560 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 553 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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W879 DWY is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 W879 DWY, 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 W879 DWY registered?

W879 DWY is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W879 DWY safe to buy?

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