MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
on the previous mot the mileage was incorrect
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
number plate adequte but could be better
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y208 OBJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black 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 Y208 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 Y208 OBJ registered?
Y208 OBJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 23 March 2001.
Is Y208 OBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y208 OBJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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