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2000 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,839 mi
Last recorded43,839 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 NFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 43,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 43,808 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 43,579 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 43,540 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 38,333 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Rear sprocket carrier (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Plug in rear tyre

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 38,333 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Play rear sprocket carrier (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 35,684 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 33,660 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,310 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 29,760 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

all rear shock absorbers mounting bushes are worn to excess.

headrace bearings are worn slightly notchy.

rear brake application is slightly creaking.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 28,850 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 28,850 miles

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 Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

front caliper shim incorrectley fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,052 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 27,052 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front brake slightly spongy

Pass 21 May 2011 25,294 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 24,195 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,063 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 16,305 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 14,635 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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X778 NFC is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Black 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 X778 NFC, 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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X778 NFC is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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