MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front brake lever has reduced reserve travel
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y218 SJA is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 Y218 SJA, 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 Y218 SJA registered?
Y218 SJA is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 July 2001.
Is Y218 SJA safe to buy?
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