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X483 SKE

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,750 mi
Last recorded33,750 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX483 SKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 33,750 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 33,182 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 33,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,539 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES 2MM TREAD DEPTH

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 32,539 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

FRONT AND REAR TYRES 2MM TREAD DEPTH

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 29,906 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,946 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 25,305 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,845 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,067 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 16,928 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,928 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 SKE is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SKE, 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 X483 SKE registered?

X483 SKE is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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