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X423 BDV

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

24,179 mi
Last recorded24,179 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX423 BDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 24,179 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 24,092 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 24,072 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 24,072 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 24,026 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 23,764 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 23,493 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 23,314 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 23,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering bearing has a slight notchy feel when checked with the front wheel raised off the ground.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 20,764 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 20,764 miles

Drive chain excessively loose Adjust Drive Chain PRS (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too low Adjust Low Head Light PRS (1.6)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 19,986 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 19,986 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 18,899 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 18,899 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 18,542 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 18,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 14 May 2009 17,936 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 17,326 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 15,803 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 15,803 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 May 2006 14,464 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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X423 BDV is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X423 BDV, 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 X423 BDV registered?

X423 BDV is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X423 BDV safe to buy?

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