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Y274 GBO

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,112 mi
Last recorded16,112 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 GBO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 16,112 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 16,102 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fuel tank slightly loose n/s front mounting rubber missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 15,313 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 15,041 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 15,041 miles

Stop lamp not working from front (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 14,493 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 14,493 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 13,053 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 12,467 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 11,980 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 11,768 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 11,321 miles

Rear ADV slight cracking of the rear tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2015 11,041 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 10,510 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 9,823 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 8,855 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 8,849 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2009 7,594 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 5,631 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 5,169 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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Y274 GBO is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y274 GBO, 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 Y274 GBO registered?

Y274 GBO is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y274 GBO safe to buy?

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