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Y241 XAT

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,164 mi
Last recorded56,164 miles
Recorded on31 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 XAT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2020 56,164 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2019 53,877 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2018 47,908 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2017 41,287 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 37,648 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 37,648 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

N/S footrest frame secure but top fixing bolt missing, H/lamp reflective material flaking near rim.

Pass 28 Jun 2014 36,509 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 34,468 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,468 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 33,648 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,648 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,315 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 31,097 miles

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

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 26,497 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 20,665 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 15,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 23 Feb 2008 15,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 9 Feb 2007 11,355 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 7,554 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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Y241 XAT is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y241 XAT, 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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Y241 XAT is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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