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Y254 GDY

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,811 mi
Last recorded27,811 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 GDY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 27,811 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 27,690 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front brake light switch suspected (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. Seized in compressed state (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. Seized in compressed state (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail through sidewall of Rear tyre (presented with flat tyre)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 24,079 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 18,741 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 18,741 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,221 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 16,762 miles

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2010 16,762 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2009 12,604 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 12,574 miles

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

blue tinted headlight

Pass 22 May 2008 9,426 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 7,855 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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Y254 GDY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y254 GDY, 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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Y254 GDY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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