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Y691 HGY

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

25,697 mi
Last recorded25,697 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY691 HGY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 25,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 24,264 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 23,609 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 21,917 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 20,019 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 19,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 19,032 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 16,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 15,719 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 15,719 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 12,478 miles

Rear rear brake shows slight fluctuation of brake e ffort

Pass 19 Aug 2015 8,819 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 8,819 miles

Offside Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 8,580 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 8,419 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 7,940 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 6,950 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 5,539 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 4,772 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 4,622 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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Y691 HGY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y691 HGY, 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 Y691 HGY registered?

Y691 HGY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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