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Y265 WBT

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,529 mi
Last recorded29,529 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY265 WBT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 29,529 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 29,529 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 28,194 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 27,872 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 27,014 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,671 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 26,670 miles

Drive chain excessively tight several links frozen (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Registration plate incorrect no e markings (6.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2015 25,383 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 25,383 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 25,299 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 25,299 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 May 2013 15,306 miles

rear tyre wall cracking slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2012 14,872 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 13,214 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 13,214 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 12,757 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 11,464 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 9,948 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 6,301 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 WBT is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y265 WBT, 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 Y265 WBT registered?

Y265 WBT is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y265 WBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y265 WBT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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