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Y42 HAE

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,582 mi
Last recorded21,582 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 HAE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 21,582 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight perishing on front tyre recommend change soon

Pass 24 Oct 2024 21,582 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 21,582 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 21,582 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 21,582 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 21,582 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 21,582 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 21,568 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 20,876 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 18,900 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 18,833 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,415 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 15,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 13,807 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 11,693 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 11,689 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 10,402 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 8,467 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 8,467 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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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Y42 HAE is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 Y42 HAE, 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 Y42 HAE registered?

Y42 HAE is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y42 HAE safe to buy?

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