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Y217 XAV

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,301 mi
Last recorded23,301 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 XAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 23,301 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 23,110 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up sprocket carrier (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 18,550 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 16,751 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 14,676 miles

Front tyre valve slightly perished

slight play rear swinging arm bushes

Pass 13 Oct 2021 11,097 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 8,523 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 8,523 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 8,494 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 8,494 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 May 2019 8,198 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 8,198 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2015 5,736 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 4,022 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 3,068 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 2,858 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 2,841 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 2,779 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 2,764 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 2,625 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 2,456 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 2,082 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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Y217 XAV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y217 XAV, 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 Y217 XAV registered?

Y217 XAV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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