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Y143 FJN

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,553 mi
Last recorded59,553 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 FJN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 59,553 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 59,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Front N/S indicator mount broken

Nearside Rear Rear N/S indicator mount broken

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 59,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Front N/S indicator mount broken

Nearside Rear Rear N/S indicator mount broken

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 58,994 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 58,400 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 58,400 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 57,898 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 56,595 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 56,594 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,204 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 52,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handle bar bent

Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,845 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,245 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,887 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 44,887 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,040 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 38,990 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 31,134 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,840 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 23,930 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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Y143 FJN is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 20,105 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 Y143 FJN, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y143 FJN is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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