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Y38 UJC

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,241 mi
Last recorded28,241 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 UJC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,241 miles

Frt and Rr tyres feathered. Meets requirements.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 28,241 miles

Frt and Rr tyres feathered. Meets requirements.

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,914 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,943 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 23,943 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 20,152 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,152 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,963 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 15,963 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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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Y38 UJC is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y38 UJC, 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 Y38 UJC registered?

Y38 UJC is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y38 UJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y38 UJC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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