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X453 AWA

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,830 mi
Last recorded48,830 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX453 AWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2019 48,830 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play Excessive travel in rear brake pedal (1.1.1 (b))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Brake pedal not releasing correctly causing rear brake to bind (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Rear brake linings worn to excess (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear tyre worn below min limit and cracked between treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Front tyre side wall has slight cracking

Nearside Front Front brake caliper slider rubbers perished and torn allowing ingress of dirt

Rear Number plate cracked

Pass 11 May 2018 45,722 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect both x 2 (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2017 42,965 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 42,254 miles

swing arm corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2016 42,252 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour blue position bulb fitted (1.1.2a)

swing arm corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,966 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 40,800 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 40,134 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2013 40,134 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,055 miles

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,772 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 38,768 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 37,824 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 37,811 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,516 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,973 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 30,956 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,860 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 20,570 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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X453 AWA is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X453 AWA, 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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X453 AWA is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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