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X498 HBE

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

34,151 mi
Last recorded34,151 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 HBE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 34,151 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 34,109 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 34,067 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 33,393 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 33,363 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 33,363 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 31,461 miles

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

Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 31,441 miles

Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

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

Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 29,273 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 24,891 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 21,484 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 19,081 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 16,330 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 15,644 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 15,644 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,855 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 14,855 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,537 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,226 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 14,226 miles

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,648 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 11,510 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 11,510 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 8,161 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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X498 HBE is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 X498 HBE, 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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X498 HBE is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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