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Y583 GKK

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

30,578 mi
Last recorded30,578 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY583 GKK
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 30,578 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 29,849 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 28,930 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 28,930 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 28,734 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 22,510 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 22,194 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 22,194 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 21,929 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 21,031 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 21,031 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 20,793 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 2 Sep 2014 20,268 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 20,268 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 18,201 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 17,890 miles

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 17,010 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 15,843 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 13,844 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 13,734 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 13,457 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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Y583 GKK is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y583 GKK, 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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Y583 GKK is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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