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W886 NRL

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,346 mi
Last recorded51,346 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW886 NRL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 51,346 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 51,320 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 47,904 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear suspension slightly corroded Shock mount (2.4.A.2d)

Nearside Upper Rear suspension slightly corroded Shock mount (2.4.A.2d)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 47,736 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure Locking device missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure Locking device missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Rear suspension slightly corroded Shock mount (2.4.A.2d)

Nearside Upper Rear suspension slightly corroded Shock mount (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,852 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,134 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Mar 2016 41,129 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,957 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 37,957 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,373 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,397 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 34,397 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,094 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 33,094 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,309 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 27,499 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,388 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 21,385 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,889 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 8,352 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 6,627 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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W886 NRL is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W886 NRL, 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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W886 NRL is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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