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Y39 UJC

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

49,823 mi
Last recorded49,823 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 UJC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 49,823 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front brake lever slightly spongy.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass light sticking slightly.

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 49,823 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front brake lever slightly spongy.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass light sticking slightly.

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 48,951 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 47,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2017 44,876 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 46,041 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 May 2016 43,017 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,787 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 41,782 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2014 39,942 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 2 May 2014 39,941 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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 29 Aug 2012 39,427 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 39,427 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 28,453 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 37,342 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 33,808 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 33,801 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Oct 2005 26,498 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 24,219 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 24,219 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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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Y39 UJC is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y39 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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Y39 UJC is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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