MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on side light (1.1.3a)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. WORN TO EXCESS (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y162 TKE is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 Y162 TKE, 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 Y162 TKE registered?
Y162 TKE is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y162 TKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y162 TKE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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