MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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))
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
Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Chain guard missing ()
part of battery tray missing
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Chain guard missing ()
part of battery tray missing
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)
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)
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)
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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