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Y383 GWS

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,130 mi
Last recorded28,130 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 GWS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 28,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 28,120 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 28,120 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 28,099 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 27,800 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 27,116 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 27,053 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 19,746 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 17,488 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 16,554 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 11,986 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 11,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Ignition switch is faulty causing the engine to cut out intermittently

Fail 12 May 2008 11,970 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Ignition switch is faulty causing the engine to cut out intermittently

Pass 11 May 2007 11,491 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 10,412 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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Y383 GWS is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y383 GWS, 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 Y383 GWS registered?

Y383 GWS is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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