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Y42 TKP

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

26,868 mi
Last recorded26,868 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 TKP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 26,868 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 26,130 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 26,053 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 19,751 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 19,751 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 12,154 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 10,553 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 10,553 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 7,108 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 7,088 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 5,959 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 4,065 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 4,009 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 4,009 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 3,913 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 3,913 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 3,792 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 3,432 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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Y42 TKP is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y42 TKP, 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 TKP registered?

Y42 TKP is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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