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Y265 HFB

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,908 mi
Last recorded32,908 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY265 HFB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 32,908 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 29,604 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively cush drive knock (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 28,476 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively small cush drive knock (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 27,536 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 27,362 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Outer reduced damping effect

Pass 23 Nov 2015 26,959 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 25,460 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 25,455 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 22,696 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,380 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 22,373 miles

Inner Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,267 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 21,702 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,421 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 21,421 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,730 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 17,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,211 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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Y265 HFB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y265 HFB, 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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Y265 HFB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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