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X493 BAM

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,804 mi
Last recorded48,804 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 BAM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 48,804 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 48,801 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 48,286 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 48,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,916 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 47,017 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 42,472 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 40,318 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,903 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,279 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 38,279 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,884 miles

front brake pads are starting to break up

Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,505 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 35,505 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,858 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,228 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,524 miles

rear foot brake long travel

Fail 14 Apr 2010 39,505 miles

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

rear foot brake long travel

Pass 27 Sep 2008 34,549 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 34,350 miles

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

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

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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X493 BAM is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X493 BAM, 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 X493 BAM registered?

X493 BAM is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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