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Y256 UGT

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,853 mi
Last recorded30,853 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 UGT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 30,853 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 30,852 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,705 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 27,763 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,763 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 24,558 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,712 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 21,712 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))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,485 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 14,660 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,365 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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Y256 UGT is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y256 UGT, 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 Y256 UGT registered?

Y256 UGT is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 August 2001.

Is Y256 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y256 UGT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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