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Y422 LCF

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

52,078 mi
Last recorded52,078 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 LCF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 52,078 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 50,104 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 50,099 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 48,227 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 48,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 46,210 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 46,210 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

steering bearings are slightly pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 44,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 42,359 miles

centre stand cracked not useable

silencer split and deteriated

Fail 1 Aug 2016 42,359 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

centre stand cracked not useable

silencer split and deteriated

Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,464 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,617 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 38,617 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,258 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,931 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 32,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 29,512 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,512 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,014 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 22,552 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,386 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 19,386 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,794 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 14,992 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 14,992 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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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Y422 LCF is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y422 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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Y422 LCF is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y422 LCF shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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