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Y412 LCF

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,018 mi
Last recorded33,018 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY412 LCF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 33,018 miles

Cush drive rubbers worn

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 33,018 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail Carrier bearing (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 30,852 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 30,852 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 30,535 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 110/70/17 bt45 (5.2.3 (e))

cush drive rubbers and bearing worn

Fail 30 Apr 2020 30,535 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 110/70/17 bt45 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate insecure reg plate bolt missing (0.1 (a))

cush drive rubbers and bearing worn

Pass 22 Feb 2019 29,526 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspect front tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Jul 2017 29,488 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 28,983 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 25,290 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 25,240 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 24,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 23,352 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 21,995 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 20,188 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 19,001 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 17,692 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 16,843 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 15,661 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 15,661 miles

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)

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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Y412 LCF is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y412 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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Y412 LCF is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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