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Y626 RVR

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,440 mi
Last recorded29,440 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY626 RVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 29,440 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 28,149 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 28,149 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 27,531 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 26,620 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 26,491 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 26,272 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 26,444 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 25,814 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 25,814 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,799 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brake lever travel

Fail 21 Sep 2012 25,799 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brake lever travel

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,749 miles

Front brake light switch playing up

Pass 13 May 2010 25,588 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,909 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 24,909 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,049 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 17,036 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 17,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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Y626 RVR is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y626 RVR, 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 Y626 RVR registered?

Y626 RVR is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y626 RVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y626 RVR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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