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Y234 LMO

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,879 mi
Last recorded35,879 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 LMO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,879 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 35,469 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 35,450 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 33,970 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,472 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 15 Jul 2011 28,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,631 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 22,629 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 22,629 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,448 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,330 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 16,330 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 12,510 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 52,877 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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Y234 LMO is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y234 LMO, 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 Y234 LMO registered?

Y234 LMO is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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