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X297 AHY

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

34,784 mi
Last recorded34,784 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 AHY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 34,784 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 33,071 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 30,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front Tyre has Surface Cracks offside in Tread

Nearside Front Speedo Cable Supporting Rubber Loose

Nearside Rear Chain Riveting Link Slight Damage

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit Brake Shoes (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Corrosion on Swinging Arm/C-Stand

Offside Front Engine Speed Increase on Offside Lock

Fail 25 Aug 2022 30,934 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Front Headlight Screen Damaged (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front Tyre has Surface Cracks offside in Tread

Nearside Front Speedo Cable Supporting Rubber Loose

Nearside Rear Chain Riveting Link Slight Damage

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit Brake Shoes (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Corrosion on Swinging Arm/C-Stand

Offside Front Engine Speed Increase on Offside Lock

Pass 26 Aug 2021 28,374 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Centre Stand Stiff in Operation

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on Swinging Arm Centre Stand (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 28,374 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Centre Stand Stiff in Operation

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on Swinging Arm Centre Stand (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 26,395 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 26,385 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 24,262 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 24,183 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 24,183 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 12,933 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 21,904 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure bolt missing from os (1.2.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,744 miles

the rear tyre has age cracks to the wall near the rim not deep enough to expose threads

Pass 17 Jun 2014 18,013 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 17,797 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 17,797 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,195 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 13,600 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 13,325 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 11,401 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 10,046 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 8,718 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 8,718 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 8,718 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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X297 AHY is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X297 AHY, 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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X297 AHY is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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