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X976 ARD

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,869 mi
Last recorded36,869 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX976 ARD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 36,869 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 36,857 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 36,840 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

chain too tight

Pass 23 Jul 2011 33,104 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 33,104 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 28,509 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 22,988 miles

cush drive worn

front caliper bush worn

Pass 9 Mar 2007 11,308 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 11,255 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 7,229 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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X976 ARD is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X976 ARD, 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 X976 ARD registered?

X976 ARD is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 November 2000.

Is X976 ARD safe to buy?

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