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Y291 HOD

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,373 mi
Last recorded25,373 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 HOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 25,373 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 24,162 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 22,773 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,762 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 17,343 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 15,028 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 May 2011 11,684 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 May 2011 11,684 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 10,195 miles

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

front and rear tyres - side walls perrished, damaged close to failure criteria

Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,349 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 7,198 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 6,503 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 6,503 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,092 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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Y291 HOD is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y291 HOD, 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 Y291 HOD registered?

Y291 HOD is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 April 2001.

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