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W87 BGB

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,919 mi
Last recorded20,919 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW87 BGB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 20,919 miles

front tyre perished slightly

Fail 17 Aug 2017 20,919 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front tyre perished slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,562 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 20,554 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

front brake lever shortened.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 19,078 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 17,891 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,728 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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W87 BGB is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W87 BGB, 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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W87 BGB is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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