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X49 AEU

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,742 mi
Last recorded39,742 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX49 AEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 39,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 39,742 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 37,345 miles

Central Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swingingarm has several areas of surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Radiator lower mount bolt missing but not affecting security of component.

Offside Front Upper Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Rear fender is cracked & weakened but still secure.

Fail 4 Feb 2023 37,345 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swingingarm has several areas of surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Radiator lower mount bolt missing but not affecting security of component.

Offside Front Upper Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Rear fender is cracked & weakened but still secure.

Pass 19 Nov 2021 35,698 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 32,354 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 30,590 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 28,021 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 23,770 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. dent in rim (4.2.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 23,770 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. dent in rim (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 20,372 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

handlebars bent

Pass 2 Oct 2013 16,468 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

handlebars slightly bent

Fail 15 Nov 2012 14,748 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 14,748 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 14,731 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 14,731 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 14,657 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,881 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 7,838 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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X49 AEU is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X49 AEU, 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 X49 AEU registered?

X49 AEU is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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