MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear swing arm is corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both fork seals are leaking. (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre (4.1.3(ii))
front brake pads getting low
front tyre low 1.86mm
nail in front tyre
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Upper Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Offside Upper Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
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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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