MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride clutch lever adjuster not locked off (6.2.1h)
Offside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride front brake lever clevis pin not secured (6.2.1h)
Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear pillion footrest not secured (6.2.1h)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X188 VUA is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 X188 VUA, 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 X188 VUA registered?
X188 VUA is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 November 2000.
Is X188 VUA safe to buy?
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