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Y961 FEV

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,313 mi
Last recorded27,313 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 FEV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 27,313 miles

brake lever held in place by elastic band

Pass 27 Apr 2023 25,839 miles

Offside Rear footrest pivot worn

Fail 24 Apr 2023 25,839 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear footrest pivot worn

Pass 4 Mar 2022 21,046 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 21,046 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp due to fault on stop light (4.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 19,638 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 19,586 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear. (5.2.3 (e))

drive chain rusty.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 18,742 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2014 17,540 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 15,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 14,948 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 14,928 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,678 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 13,864 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 10,854 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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Y961 FEV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y961 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y961 FEV registered?

Y961 FEV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y961 FEV safe to buy?

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