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W961 EAG

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,721 mi
Last recorded27,721 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 EAG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 27,721 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 25,874 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 24,542 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 23,614 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 23,140 miles

Front Brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired Greased up and cured (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 22,714 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 21,721 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 20,357 miles

Coolant leak

engine high temperature light on-cooling fan siezed

Pass 22 Jun 2016 20,337 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play sprocket carrier bearing (2.4.A.2c)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged front (4.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 20,337 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play sprocket carrier bearing (2.4.A.2c)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged front (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 20,222 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 19,601 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 19,601 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 May 2012 16,639 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 16,635 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,527 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 14,021 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 14,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 11,712 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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W961 EAG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W961 EAG, 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 W961 EAG registered?

W961 EAG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 10 June 2000.

Is W961 EAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W961 EAG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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