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Y397 FJN

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

66,467 mi
Last recorded66,467 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 FJN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 66,467 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 65,113 miles

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

Front brake lever has slight travel

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,621 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 59,746 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,706 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,362 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,994 miles

clutch cable stiff

Fail 26 Jul 2012 55,994 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

clutch cable stiff

gear lever bent

clutch grip loose

Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,931 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,019 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,948 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 33,851 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 28,812 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 25,482 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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Y397 FJN is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y397 FJN, 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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Y397 FJN is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 5 May 2001.

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