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Y949 NLK

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,795 mi
Last recorded31,795 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 NLK
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 31,795 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 31,795 miles

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,613 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 26,865 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,350 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 21,773 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 18,670 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,479 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 15,478 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 12,308 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 8,953 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 8,953 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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Y949 NLK is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y949 NLK, 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 Y949 NLK registered?

Y949 NLK is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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