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Y157 GCA

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,980 mi
Last recorded18,980 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 GCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 18,980 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 18,922 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 18,890 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 24,952 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 24,625 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 24,625 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 23,116 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 2 bar of run out (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy in the middle of movment (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 23,116 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working front position/side light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working does not work when rear brake is applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 2 bar of run out (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 2 bar of run out (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy in the middle of movment (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 20,446 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 19,639 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 18,877 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 18,877 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 17,980 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 17,052 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 17,052 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 16,536 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 15,149 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,096 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 10,758 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,755 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 9,884 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 8,870 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 7,725 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 6,760 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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Y157 GCA is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y157 GCA, 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 Y157 GCA registered?

Y157 GCA is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y157 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y157 GCA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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