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Y657 RVR

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,739 mi
Last recorded47,739 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY657 RVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 47,739 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 43,614 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 41,685 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 41,685 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 41,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 41,169 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 41,169 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 41,151 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 40,724 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 40,703 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 36,603 miles

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))

Pass 28 May 2014 29,849 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear No plate slightly deteriorating

Fail 28 May 2014 29,849 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear No plate slightly deteriorating

Fail 29 May 2013 21,849 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2013 21,849 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 13,989 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,373 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2010 59,729 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 May 2009 51,898 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 29 May 2008 44,496 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2007 43,647 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 40,634 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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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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