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X353 NHJ

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,895 mi
Last recorded45,895 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX353 NHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 45,895 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 45,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Showing signs of wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 44,756 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 43,924 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 43,924 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 41,467 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,263 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 28,683 miles

Cracking on rear sidewall

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,572 miles

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

Rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,391 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,773 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 27,751 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,656 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 16,664 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2006 11,228 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 11,228 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 6,582 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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X353 NHJ is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X353 NHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X353 NHJ registered?

X353 NHJ is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is X353 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X353 NHJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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