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W949 GRS

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,608 mi
Last recorded31,608 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW949 GRS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 31,608 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 29,541 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,576 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,919 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 26,919 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,224 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 23,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 17,607 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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W949 GRS is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W949 GRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W949 GRS registered?

W949 GRS is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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