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Y952 YJU

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,387 mi
Last recorded7,387 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 YJU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 7,387 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 6,795 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 6,591 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 6,566 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 6,566 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 May 2011 6,438 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 6,338 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 6,338 miles

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

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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Y952 YJU is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y952 YJU, 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

How do I check the history of Y952 YJU?

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What year was Y952 YJU registered?

Y952 YJU is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y952 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y952 YJU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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