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W942 SRY

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,230 mi
Last recorded46,230 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW942 SRY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 46,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess light buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 44,501 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 44,486 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,311 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 43,521 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 4,233 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,657 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 33,014 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 33,005 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,809 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,781 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 37,777 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Offside Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

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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W942 SRY is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W942 SRY, 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 W942 SRY registered?

W942 SRY is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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