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Y301 LCW

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

12,563 mi
Last recorded12,563 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 LCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 12,563 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 12,563 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 11,504 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 11,504 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 10,875 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 10,753 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 10,722 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 10,413 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 9,902 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 9,681 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 8,523 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 7,172 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 6,585 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 6,319 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 6,261 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 6,144 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 5,965 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 5,539 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 5,153 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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Y301 LCW is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y301 LCW, 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 Y301 LCW registered?

Y301 LCW is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y301 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 LCW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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