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X794 EGN

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

25,557 mi
Last recorded25,557 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX794 EGN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 25,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 24,034 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Road spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 24,034 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Road spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front switch terminal corroded (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 23,364 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 23,364 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 22,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 22,006 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 22,003 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 21,433 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 21,433 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2019 20,385 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 19,488 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 18,557 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 17,314 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 16,087 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 14,454 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 14,454 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2013 12,503 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 10,772 miles

Front tyre is wearing on outer portions

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

Squeeling noise from rear brake poss dust build up advise further investigation

Pass 17 Dec 2010 10,584 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 10,584 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 10,149 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 9,402 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 8,575 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 7,828 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 7,828 miles

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

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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X794 EGN is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X794 EGN, 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 X794 EGN registered?

X794 EGN is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 25 November 2000.

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