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Y427 LCF

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

21,250 mi
Last recorded21,250 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 LCF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 21,250 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 20,268 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 20,225 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 20,107 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 19,841 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 19,775 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 19,647 miles

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

Offside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear tyre has very light side wall perishing starting

Fail 1 Sep 2016 19,647 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey not tested no keys (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated not tested,no key (7.2.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam no electrics tested as no keys left with vehical (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear tyre has very light side wall perishing starting

Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,201 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 18,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 18,616 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 17,537 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 17,537 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 16,875 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 15,709 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 14,867 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 13,959 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 12,643 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 12,643 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 1,129 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 9,368 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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Y427 LCF is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black 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 Y427 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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Y427 LCF is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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