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Y259 EBB

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,134 mi
Last recorded48,134 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 EBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 48,134 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 47,729 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 46,598 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 45,803 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 43,552 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 42,150 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 42,150 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 41,724 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 40,960 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 40,474 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,761 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,243 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,908 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,322 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 38,322 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,506 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,392 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,385 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 33,733 miles

cut in rear tyre but not down to cords.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,786 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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Y259 EBB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y259 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 Y259 EBB registered?

Y259 EBB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y259 EBB safe to buy?

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