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Y293 GLG

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,798 mi
Last recorded30,798 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY293 GLG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 30,798 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 30,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2023 30,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 30,584 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,405 miles

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 30,405 miles

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 29,501 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,491 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 28,491 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,584 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 22,851 miles

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

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

tachometer light not working.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 20,889 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 16,045 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 11,892 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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Y293 GLG 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 78.6%.

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 Y293 GLG, 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 Y293 GLG registered?

Y293 GLG is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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