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W945 XKL

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,598 mi
Last recorded37,598 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW945 XKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 37,598 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 31,312 miles

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

front disc rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2014 31,312 miles

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

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

front disc rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2013 26,327 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 26,327 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 26,289 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 23,019 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear tyre split

Pass 28 May 2010 19,795 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 May 2009 14,193 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 14,183 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 14,183 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 15 May 2007 14,160 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 13,147 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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W945 XKL is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W945 XKL, 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 W945 XKL registered?

W945 XKL is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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