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Y187 NYB

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,370 mi
Last recorded22,370 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 NYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 22,370 miles

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

slight perishing to front tyre.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,306 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 21,753 miles

Front tyre perised

Fail 2 Sep 2017 21,716 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre perised

Pass 17 Jun 2016 21,073 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 14,786 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 11,226 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 May 2012 11,191 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 May 2011 8,620 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 8,620 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 5,267 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 5,149 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 4,983 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 4,735 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 4,317 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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Y187 NYB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y187 NYB, 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 Y187 NYB registered?

Y187 NYB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y187 NYB safe to buy?

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