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W976 DWT

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,217 mi
Last recorded51,217 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW976 DWT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 51,217 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2018 51,211 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear indicators affected by the rear light (4.4.3 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and silver (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) rear wheel nut split pin missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,197 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 49,314 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 46,905 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 45,362 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 35,723 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 30,134 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 21,094 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2010 21,094 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 May 2009 17,573 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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W976 DWT is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W976 DWT, 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 W976 DWT registered?

W976 DWT is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 27 May 2000.

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