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X549 UCV

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,876 mi
Last recorded81,876 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX549 UCV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 81,876 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 81,813 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 81,789 miles

Footrest missing rear right hand (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 81,759 miles

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

Front Front tyre perishing in tread.

Pass 10 Mar 2018 81,727 miles

l/h and r/h pillion footrest mounts worn.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,249 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Frame tubes and brackets on both sides of machine. (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,729 miles

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 79,729 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 79,684 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 77,971 miles

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

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 77,971 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,172 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 71,172 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,403 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,260 miles

crack in exhaust join

Fail 25 Jan 2012 55,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

crack in exhaust join

Fail 26 Jan 2011 45,657 miles

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

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,657 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 41,041 miles

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

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

front tyre worn uneven low in places

light pitting on front forks

Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,789 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,206 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 36,754 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,575 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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X549 UCV is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X549 UCV, 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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X549 UCV is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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