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Y396 LCF

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,272 mi
Last recorded40,272 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 LCF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 40,272 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 40,272 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 34,279 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 32,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing slightly at cylinder head . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 29,281 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 29,266 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 29,124 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 29,122 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2019 28,021 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 27,102 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 26,451 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 23,370 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,935 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,763 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 22,374 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 21,226 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,392 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 11,413 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 11,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 3,401 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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Y396 LCF is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y396 LCF, 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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Y396 LCF is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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