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Y895 MJO

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

9,028 mi
Last recorded9,028 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 MJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 9,028 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 8,875 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 8,873 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

horn sound when turned to offside

Pass 30 Mar 2016 6,737 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 1,939 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 98,886 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,886 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 94,914 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 91,708 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 91,708 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 90,006 miles

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 900,002 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 89,079 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 88,841 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 82,472 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 81,690 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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Y895 MJO is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y895 MJO, 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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Y895 MJO is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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