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Y186 YRS

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,054 mi
Last recorded47,054 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 YRS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,054 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 47,054 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 44,271 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 42,067 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 42,046 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 39,195 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 29 Oct 2014 36,605 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 34,120 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 30,376 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,880 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,877 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,470 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 19,470 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 17,355 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,355 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 16,064 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 16,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 12,946 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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Y186 YRS is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y186 YRS, 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 Y186 YRS registered?

Y186 YRS is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 23 August 2001.

Is Y186 YRS safe to buy?

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