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Y419 UKM

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

12,002 mi
Last recorded12,002 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY419 UKM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 12,002 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 11,638 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 9,102 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 9,102 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle loose (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 1,517 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 30,050 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 30,050 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 28,926 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 28,912 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 28,910 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,878 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,870 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 28,860 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 28,821 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 28,811 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 28,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 27,856 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 27,464 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 27,464 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,490 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 23,490 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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Y419 UKM is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y419 UKM, 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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Y419 UKM is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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