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W972 UDK

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,096 mi
Last recorded29,096 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 UDK
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 29,096 miles

Offside Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 29,082 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 27,823 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 27,294 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 27,286 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,922 miles

front locks slightly insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 29 May 2014 36,387 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,562 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,983 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,596 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,593 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,478 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,212 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 13,283 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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W972 UDK is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W972 UDK, 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 W972 UDK registered?

W972 UDK is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W972 UDK safe to buy?

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