MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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
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
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))
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))
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp insecure bolt missing from os (1.2.3b)
the rear tyre has age cracks to the wall near the rim not deep enough to expose threads
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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