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X546 CTA

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,070 mi
Last recorded41,070 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX546 CTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 41,070 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 40,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 39,623 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 37,998 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 36,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 36,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever pivot excessively worn Front Brake Lever Wrong Bolt Fitted Resulting In Switched Brake Light Staying Illuminated ( Fitted New Shanked Bolt (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 35,715 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorated but not likely to be miss red

Pass 24 May 2017 34,194 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 May 2016 32,585 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 30,198 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 30,057 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 29,979 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 29,301 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 27,891 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 27,409 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,271 miles

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

bolt missing r/h engine bar

Fail 24 Mar 2009 26,271 miles

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

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

bolt missing r/h engine bar

Pass 10 Dec 2007 22,641 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 17,100 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 12,797 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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X546 CTA is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X546 CTA, 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 X546 CTA registered?

X546 CTA is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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