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Y239 ENL

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,183 mi
Last recorded47,183 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 ENL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 47,183 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 45,216 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 45,216 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 43,418 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 43,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 41,024 miles

Nearside Front crash bar bolt loose

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 May 2019 41,024 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front crash bar bolt loose

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,401 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 37,401 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 6 May 2017 37,301 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 35,207 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 33,059 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 31,160 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 29,440 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 28,096 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 26,538 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 24,832 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 23,543 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 22,507 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 21,193 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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Y239 ENL 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 Y239 ENL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y239 ENL registered?

Y239 ENL is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y239 ENL safe to buy?

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