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X391 OBL

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,250 mi
Last recorded30,250 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX391 OBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 30,250 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 30,250 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 28,850 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 28,850 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 27,045 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 25,615 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 25,267 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 24,662 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 24,649 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2014 24,513 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 24,504 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 24,504 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 24,504 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 24,495 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,118 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 16,140 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 12,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2006 12,899 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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X391 OBL is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X391 OBL, 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 X391 OBL registered?

X391 OBL is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 2 December 2000.

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