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Y62 PES

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,784 mi
Last recorded23,784 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY62 PES
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 23,784 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 21,613 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2024 20,127 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 18,124 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 18,124 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 16,234 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 14,243 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 12,816 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 18,001 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 8,904 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 6,361 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 4,081 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 3,903 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 1,939 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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Y62 PES is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y62 PES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y62 PES?

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What year was Y62 PES registered?

Y62 PES is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y62 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y62 PES shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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