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X122 GJU

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,351 mi
Last recorded1,351 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX122 GJU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 1,351 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has a slight tight and loose spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 1,350 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has a slight tight and loose spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 55,005 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,546 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 53,546 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 1 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 1 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,508 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,837 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 22,831 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

RH front crash bar mountings insecure

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,058 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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X122 GJU 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 63.6%.

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 X122 GJU, 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 X122 GJU registered?

X122 GJU is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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