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Y258 EBB

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,717 mi
Last recorded24,717 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 EBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 24,717 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 23,006 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 21,562 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 21,048 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 20,770 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 20,770 miles

Rear 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)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front brake can not be applied smoothly.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,430 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,801 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,966 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 18,966 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,982 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,525 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 16,365 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,161 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 11,278 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 EBB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBB, 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 Y258 EBB registered?

Y258 EBB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y258 EBB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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