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Y269 HFB

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,146 mi
Last recorded24,146 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY269 HFB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 24,146 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 23,958 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 23,958 miles

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,656 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 22,491 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 22,491 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 21,617 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 20,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,119 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 13,020 miles

Handlebars slighty bent right hand side

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 13,020 miles

Handlebars slighty bent right hand side

Fail 30 Dec 2009 13,009 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 10,589 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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Y269 HFB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y269 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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What year was Y269 HFB registered?

Y269 HFB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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