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Y295 EBB

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,690 mi
Last recorded40,690 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY295 EBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,690 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 38,790 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 38,790 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,571 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,442 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 18,424 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 10,865 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2007 4,867 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 4,867 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Fail 19 Nov 2005 118 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 118 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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Y295 EBB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y295 EBB, 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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Y295 EBB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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