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Y596 UMR

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,717 mi
Last recorded42,717 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 UMR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 42,717 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 39,219 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 37,926 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 31,355 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,529 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,308 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,480 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 29,480 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,012 miles

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

slight run out rear hub

Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,060 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 23,959 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 18,141 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 4 May 2007 18,020 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 16,995 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 9 May 2006 16,995 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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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Y596 UMR is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y596 UMR, 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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Y596 UMR is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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