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Y653 TYS

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,449 mi
Last recorded35,449 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY653 TYS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 35,449 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted rear brake arm rusty/corroided (3.1.5)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 28,854 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 28,854 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 27,655 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre showing deterioration/cracks

Fail 28 Aug 2013 27,647 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre showing deterioration/cracks

Pass 30 Aug 2012 26,149 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,998 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 19,581 miles

speedo head insecure

Fail 21 May 2010 19,510 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

speedo head insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,334 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 18,319 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 17,431 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 17,431 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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Y653 TYS is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Y653 TYS, 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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Y653 TYS is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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