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Y428 GWS

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,909 mi
Last recorded12,909 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY428 GWS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 12,909 miles

advise rear brake spin dle slightly tight very slight bind

Pass 17 Jul 2014 12,844 miles

Centre Rear 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 23 Jul 2013 12,715 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 12,627 miles

advise the right hand handlebar is very slightly bent back but is not cracked

advise the right hand handlebar is very slightly bent backwards but cracked hence advise

Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,456 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 12,456 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 11,820 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,911 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 6,984 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 3,561 miles

Rear Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 3,561 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 2,127 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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Y428 GWS is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y428 GWS, 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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What year was Y428 GWS registered?

Y428 GWS is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y428 GWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y428 GWS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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