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W899 WOD

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

35,612 mi
Last recorded35,612 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW899 WOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 35,612 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 35,465 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 35,465 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2023 35,249 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 34,797 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 34,797 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 34,520 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 35,421 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 34,520 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 34,520 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 34,520 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,520 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 34,520 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 34,520 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 34,520 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,520 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosin forming rear swing arm

Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,520 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil filter coroded

Rear swinging arm coroded

Fail 16 Sep 2010 34,520 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 34,520 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,092 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 15 May 2008 30,830 miles

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 27,987 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 25,705 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 25,705 miles

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

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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W899 WOD is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W899 WOD, 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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W899 WOD is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 28 May 2000.

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