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X709 NAM

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,135 mi
Last recorded28,135 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 NAM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,135 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 28,135 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 24,346 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,074 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 15,945 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,654 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Aug 2009 14,633 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 14,597 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,470 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 11,360 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 11,353 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 9,345 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2005 9,345 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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X709 NAM is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X709 NAM, 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 X709 NAM registered?

X709 NAM is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 December 2000.

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