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W962 EAG

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,918 mi
Last recorded49,918 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW962 EAG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 49,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 47,196 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 45,829 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 45,825 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 43,833 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 41,591 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear suspension shock absorber excessively stiff in operation,

Side stand switch inop

Pass 23 Jul 2018 40,532 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 35,550 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,086 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 1 Mar 2016 34,086 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,833 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 18,840 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2013 15,696 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 13,144 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 13,127 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 11,317 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 8,747 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 6,196 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 6,154 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 6,039 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 5,988 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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W962 EAG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W962 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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W962 EAG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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