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Y209 OBJ

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,024 mi
Last recorded59,024 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 OBJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 59,024 miles

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy baffle fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 58,847 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 58,847 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 58,560 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 58,560 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 58,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 58,221 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 57,594 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,278 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 55,748 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 55,748 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

gear leaver loose

Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,366 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 47,932 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,932 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,416 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,753 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,864 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,919 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 24,785 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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Y209 OBJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y209 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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Y209 OBJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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