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X483 FPO

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,901 mi
Last recorded48,901 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX483 FPO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 48,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 48,901 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 47,381 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 46,660 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 46,660 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 43,405 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 42,045 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 39,678 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 39,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,351 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,852 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 27,852 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 21,757 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 16,454 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 12,665 miles

Front Tyre Getting Close to 1mm

Pass 21 Oct 2006 12,186 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 11,984 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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X483 FPO is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X483 FPO, 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 X483 FPO registered?

X483 FPO is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 21 October 2000.

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