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Y232 FOB

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,988 mi
Last recorded37,988 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 FOB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 37,988 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 27,269 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 27,038 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

clutch pivots slightly worn

Pass 13 May 2014 24,453 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 24,439 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 23,843 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 21,940 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,371 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 20,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,662 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 17,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,739 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 15,628 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 15,628 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 31 Jan 2006 12,461 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 12,461 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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Y232 FOB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y232 FOB, 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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Y232 FOB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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