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X289 BRP

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,028 mi
Last recorded34,028 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 BRP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2016 34,028 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 33,794 miles

Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 33,770 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 31,946 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,115 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,238 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 24,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,377 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 19,659 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 19,659 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,240 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 9,275 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 4,025 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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X289 BRP is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X289 BRP, 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 X289 BRP registered?

X289 BRP is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X289 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X289 BRP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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