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Y381 OWC

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,029 mi
Last recorded16,029 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 OWC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 16,029 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 13,608 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 11,474 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 8,949 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 8,949 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 5,969 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 5,157 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 5,115 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 5,115 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 4,531 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre badly perished

rear tyre badly perished

Fail 4 Jul 2011 4,531 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

front tyre badly perished

rear tyre badly perished

Pass 24 Jun 2010 3,965 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 3,794 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 2,905 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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Y381 OWC is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold 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 Y381 OWC, 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 Y381 OWC registered?

Y381 OWC is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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