MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,194 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at collector box (6.1.2 (a))
Footrest slightly loose both rear (6.2.12 (a))
both front forks slight pitting at top
rev counter innop
slight oil leak
slight reserve travel on throttle
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn minimum thickness 4.5 mm disc 3.5 mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking at fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at collector box (6.1.2 (a))
Footrest slightly loose both rear (6.2.12 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front forks slight pitting at top
oil leak at cylinder head
rev counter innop
slight reserve travel on throttle
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel brake control 2 (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
cush drive worn
Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
front brake travel
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y42 YRS is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YRS, 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 YRS registered?
Y42 YRS is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 2001.
Is Y42 YRS safe to buy?
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