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X48 EKR

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

25,268 mi
Last recorded25,268 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX48 EKR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 25,268 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 25,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2010 24,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,963 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,680 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

tyres under inflated

Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,763 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 23,763 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,259 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 22,205 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 21,995 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 20,702 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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X48 EKR is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X48 EKR, 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 X48 EKR registered?

X48 EKR is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X48 EKR safe to buy?

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