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Y663 OVN

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,383 mi
Last recorded36,383 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY663 OVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 36,383 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 35,806 miles

Front front brake lever nearing end of reserve travel,front brake caliper brake nipple snapped off

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 34,800 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 32,800 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,343 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 28,343 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,331 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 28,331 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 28,322 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 26,580 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 26,580 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 21,910 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,464 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 15,205 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 11,816 miles

front position light not working

rear valve perished

small split on offside sidewall of front tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,749 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 May 2006 11,585 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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Y663 OVN is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y663 OVN, 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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Y663 OVN is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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