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X304 CSF

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Maroon Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,021 mi
Last recorded64,021 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX304 CSF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,021 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,636 miles

Front Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside pillion footrest wear.

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 62,636 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside pillion footrest wear.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,131 miles

Pillion footrest clecis pins worn.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,593 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 58,593 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,486 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,475 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,355 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,065 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 50,065 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 45,953 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 45,953 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,936 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 44,936 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,607 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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X304 CSF is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Maroon with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X304 CSF, 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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X304 CSF is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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