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Y652 AVG

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

18,085 mi
Last recorded18,085 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY652 AVG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 18,085 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 18,074 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 18,060 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 17,945 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 17,918 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 17,905 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 17,891 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 17,855 miles

Front front wheel valve starting to perrish

Pass 3 Jul 2017 17,816 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 17,645 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 17,606 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 17,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jun 2014 17,585 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 15,757 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 15,561 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 15,506 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 15,471 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 15,421 miles

advise rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2008 15,398 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 15,229 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 15,229 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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Y652 AVG is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y652 AVG, 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 Y652 AVG registered?

Y652 AVG is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y652 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y652 AVG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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