MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under the front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under the front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play sprocket carrier bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working when rear brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake component is slightly distorted Brake hub has slight run out (3.1.5)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear No plate slightly deteriorating
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear No plate slightly deteriorating
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y657 RVR is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 Y657 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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Y657 RVR is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 June 2001.
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