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Y362 COF

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,484 mi
Last recorded36,484 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY362 COF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 36,484 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 35,721 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 35,720 miles

Position lamp not working front and back (4.2.1 (a))

Valve stem seriously damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 34,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 32,827 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 29,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 28,250 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 27,001 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 27,001 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 23,879 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 23,733 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 20,219 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 13,289 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 13,173 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 13,086 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,973 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 12,789 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 12,376 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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Y362 COF is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y362 COF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y362 COF registered?

Y362 COF is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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