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Y956 FEV

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,089 mi
Last recorded49,089 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 FEV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 49,089 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 47,713 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 47,713 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 44,627 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 40,253 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 40,253 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 37,270 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 32,272 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 28,472 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,492 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,075 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 19,075 miles

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 14,585 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,585 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,108 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 13,666 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,348 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 12,568 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 12,568 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 11,391 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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Y956 FEV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y956 FEV, 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 Y956 FEV registered?

Y956 FEV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y956 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y956 FEV shows 20 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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