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Y159 PKW

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

15,473 mi
Last recorded15,473 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 PKW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 15,473 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 14,014 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 12,624 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 10,364 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 9,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 7,488 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 7,488 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking.Then cable snapped. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 6,849 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 6,849 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 6,540 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 6,321 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 5,888 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 5,619 miles

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

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

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Dec 2011 5,412 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 4,902 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 3,848 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 1,898 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 1,773 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 1,723 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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Y159 PKW is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y159 PKW, 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 Y159 PKW registered?

Y159 PKW is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 August 2001.

Is Y159 PKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y159 PKW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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