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Y896 MJO

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,588 mi
Last recorded23,588 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 MJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 23,588 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 21,703 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rubber slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear rear tyre has slight cracks in sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2023 19,791 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 18,511 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 15,986 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 14,723 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 14,435 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 14,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 14,435 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 14,350 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 14,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 May 2009 14,178 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 13,605 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 12,380 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 5 May 2007 12,349 miles

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 9,567 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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Y896 MJO is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y896 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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What year was Y896 MJO registered?

Y896 MJO is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y896 MJO safe to buy?

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