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W879 ULW

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,621 mi
Last recorded26,621 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 ULW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 26,621 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 26,076 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 26,076 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 20,016 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 18,961 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 18,961 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 16,852 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,196 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 11,528 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 11,528 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 ULW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W879 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

W879 ULW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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