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X518 JMW

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,918 mi
Last recorded31,918 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX518 JMW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 31,918 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 29,191 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 29,191 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,955 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 22,867 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 22,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 19,490 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 19,490 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,391 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 32,674 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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X518 JMW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X518 JMW, 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 X518 JMW registered?

X518 JMW is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 December 2000.

Is X518 JMW safe to buy?

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