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Y272 GDW

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,391 mi
Last recorded29,391 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 GDW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 29,391 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 27,364 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 26,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear swing arm is corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 26,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 26,654 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both fork seals are leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 26,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 25,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 25,182 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 24,637 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 23,719 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 22,373 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2015 21,149 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2014 20,079 miles

front tyre low 1.86mm

nail in front tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2013 18,945 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 18,945 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 17,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,239 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,575 miles

Nearside Upper Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Upper Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,185 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 12,160 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 May 2008 12,160 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 10,023 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2007 10,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2006 9,481 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 9,481 miles

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

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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Y272 GDW is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y272 GDW, 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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Y272 GDW is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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