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X134 EJE

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,855 mi
Last recorded30,855 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX134 EJE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 30,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 30,852 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 28,622 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 28,622 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 26,089 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 26,089 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 26,087 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 26,087 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 25,881 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,730 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,412 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,075 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear tyre starting to perish( sidewalls)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 25,067 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,563 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 25,563 miles

Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 22,563 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 21,217 miles

Nearside foot rest hanger mountings have slight movement.

Rear brake light is a little late to iluminate.

coolant leak from bottom radiator hose.

Fail 17 Nov 2010 21,217 miles

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

Nearside foot rest hanger mountings have slight movement.

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear brake light is a little late to iluminate.

coolant leak from bottom radiator hose.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,557 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,684 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 32,684 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,029 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 30,029 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 27,932 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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X134 EJE is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X134 EJE, 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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X134 EJE is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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