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X859 NWY

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,401 mi
Last recorded42,401 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX859 NWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 42,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 42,401 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 41,105 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,105 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 39,861 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

centre stand pivot stiff

minimal seepage on fuel tap diaphram

rear shocks very hard

Fail 28 Mar 2013 37,856 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

centre stand pivot stiff

minimal seepage on fuel tap diaphram

rear shocks very hard

Pass 31 Mar 2012 32,878 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 32,868 miles

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

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,416 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,545 miles

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

l/h handlebar switch loose but not insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2010 27,534 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 23,552 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,958 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 11,568 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,566 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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X859 NWY is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X859 NWY, 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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X859 NWY is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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