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Y274 NFC

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,522 mi
Last recorded16,522 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 NFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 16,522 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 15,736 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 14,070 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 14,045 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 14,045 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 13,803 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 13,467 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 13,467 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 12,782 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2014 11,739 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 10,109 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 9,421 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 9,278 miles

Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 9,278 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 8,993 miles

front forks have slight pitting

Pass 2 Sep 2006 8,784 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 NFC is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NFC, 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 NFC registered?

Y274 NFC is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y274 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y274 NFC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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