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Y686 TYS

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

24,982 mi
Last recorded24,982 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 TYS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 24,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear shocks have corrosion but not to excess

Rear rear swingarm has corrosion but not to excess

Fail 13 Jun 2023 24,978 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear shocks have corrosion but not to excess

Rear rear swingarm has corrosion but not to excess

Pass 6 Apr 2021 24,129 miles

Rear swing arm corroded

Rear torque reaction bracket corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2020 22,876 miles

Front mudgaurd split open

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

center stand corroded

main frame corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 20,757 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 18,828 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 18,828 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 18,812 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front brake slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 18,687 miles

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

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

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

drive chain loose on limit

wheel alignment on limit

Pass 21 Feb 2013 17,981 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 17,758 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 17,742 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 May 2009 16,024 miles

slight play in head bearings

Pass 22 May 2008 13,579 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 10,665 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 10,665 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 9,463 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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Y686 TYS is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y686 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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Y686 TYS is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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