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Y204 OBJ

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,839 mi
Last recorded4,839 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY204 OBJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 4,839 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 4,838 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate inscription illegible Number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Rear brake arm at maximum adjustment .

Pass 19 Apr 2021 4,661 miles

cush drive worn

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre perished and over 10 years old

Fail 16 Apr 2021 4,660 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre perished and over 10 years old

cush drive worn

Pass 17 Sep 2019 4,504 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose sprocket carrier cush drive worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 4,503 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose sprocket carrier cush drive worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

clutch operation poor

Pass 20 Aug 2018 2,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake pedal has slight play

Rear tyre perished

drive chain has slight tight spot starting

Pass 5 Sep 2017 2,655 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 2,614 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 2,267 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 2,206 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 1,954 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front tyre is perished

Pass 9 Mar 2012 1,846 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front tyre perished

Pass 5 Apr 2011 1,086 miles

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

rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Feb 2008 1,051 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 1,051 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 582 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 14,223 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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Y204 OBJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y204 OBJ, 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 Y204 OBJ registered?

Y204 OBJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y204 OBJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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