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W882 GUG

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,413 mi
Last recorded43,413 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW882 GUG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 43,413 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 43,411 miles

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

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Clutch cable incorrectly routed

Fail 1 Sep 2020 43,404 miles

Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) spindle split pin missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front brakes slightly sticking

Rear tyre perrished

engine missfire

front tyres perrished

Pass 17 Dec 2018 43,321 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 Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 43,321 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 37,965 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 32,257 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 30,290 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess cush drive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

slight weeping front fork seals

Pass 22 May 2015 24,064 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,440 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 19,047 miles

exhaust blowing

Pass 10 Mar 2012 1,528 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 12,822 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 11,659 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,390 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 9,771 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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W882 GUG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W882 GUG, 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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W882 GUG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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