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Y68 HWE

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

35,470 mi
Last recorded35,470 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 HWE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 35,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 35,467 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2021 35,466 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside switch gear loos

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear foot peg safety pin

Pass 27 Sep 2019 34,822 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 29,695 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 28,559 miles

Chain guard missing ()

part of battery tray missing

Fail 22 Sep 2017 28,558 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Chain guard missing ()

part of battery tray missing

Fail 26 May 2017 28,558 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 26,183 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified Chain adjusters inefficiently repaired (6.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 23,989 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 23,901 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,864 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 22,862 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 21,060 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,389 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 20,378 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,399 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,230 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,042 miles

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.

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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Y68 HWE is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y68 HWE, 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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Y68 HWE is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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