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Y588 PSP

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,056 mi
Last recorded23,056 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 PSP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,056 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Upper Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 23,056 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Upper Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 21,117 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 19,700 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

High beam tell tale not working

Rear suspension slightly stiff in operation

Pass 21 Aug 2007 19,700 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 13,728 miles

Speedo/rev counter insecure.

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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Y588 PSP is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y588 PSP, 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 Y588 PSP registered?

Y588 PSP is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y588 PSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y588 PSP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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