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Y664 GKJ

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,277 mi
Last recorded30,277 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY664 GKJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 30,277 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 30,277 miles

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 29,418 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 29,417 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 28,595 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 26,437 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 26,437 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 24,123 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 22,241 miles

Offside 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 22 Nov 2012 19,838 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 19,838 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 15,519 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 15,519 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,022 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 10,266 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 4,797 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 4,559 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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Y664 GKJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y664 GKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y664 GKJ registered?

Y664 GKJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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