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Y436 DCY

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 DCY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 5 miles

Offside Rear Chain guard lightly rubbing missing/not fitted (6.2.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,646 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,153 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake feels slightly spongy

Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,846 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 36,843 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,806 miles

rear brake lever slightly bent

rear cus on rear sprocket slight wear

Fail 10 Mar 2010 32,678 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

rear brake lever slightly bent

rear cus on rear sprocket slight wear

Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,140 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,503 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 11,059 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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Y436 DCY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y436 DCY, 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 Y436 DCY registered?

Y436 DCY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y436 DCY safe to buy?

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