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Y147 WRH

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

18,348 mi
Last recorded18,348 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 WRH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 18,348 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 18,075 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 18,059 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 17,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 17,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 16,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 16,376 miles

IGNITION SWITCH LOOSE

Pass 18 May 2019 15,565 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 15,534 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 15,357 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 15,138 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 14,901 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 14,699 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 14,566 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 14,566 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,495 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 14,039 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 13,812 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 13,806 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 13,641 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 13,452 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 13,152 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 12,794 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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Y147 WRH is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y147 WRH, 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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What year was Y147 WRH registered?

Y147 WRH is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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