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X873 NWY

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

41,578 mi
Last recorded41,578 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX873 NWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 41,578 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2026 41,578 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 40,671 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 39,208 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 38,342 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,890 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 37,845 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Stop lamp not working Rear brake application. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 36,265 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 36,265 miles

Stop lamp not working Rear brake application. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 34,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sprocket carrier worn

Fail 31 May 2018 34,096 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Steering rough.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,551 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 31,298 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Both front & rear brake application. (1.3.1a)

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,529 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 28,523 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 26,211 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 26,142 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,512 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 20,507 miles

Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,393 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,432 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 14,430 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 10,822 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 8,274 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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X873 NWY is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X873 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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X873 NWY is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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