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Y42 YRS

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,194 mi
Last recorded57,194 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 YRS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 57,194 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 57,163 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 53,421 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 53,409 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,956 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,753 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 47,753 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,077 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

front brake travel

Fail 1 Oct 2010 37,074 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,202 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 May 2008 11,472 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 10,352 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 8,443 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 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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Y42 YRS is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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