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Y295 RRS

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

30,614 mi
Last recorded30,614 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY295 RRS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2008 30,614 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 May 2007 25,743 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 25,743 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 25,707 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 18,549 miles

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

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

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

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 RRS is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 RRS, 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 RRS is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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