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Y258 DTV

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,094 mi
Last recorded36,094 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 DTV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 36,094 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 31,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 29,947 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

O/S/R FOOT PEG PIN WORN BUT SECURE

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,686 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 28,686 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 May 2008 26,507 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 26,507 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,245 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 23,244 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 19,920 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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Y258 DTV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y258 DTV, 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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Y258 DTV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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