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Y962 YBP

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,116 mi
Last recorded31,116 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 YBP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 31,116 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 30,590 miles

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside gear lever worn & loose

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 30,036 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 29,633 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 27,832 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 27,832 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 23,430 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 21,754 miles

Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight frame surface corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 21,754 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight frame surface corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2015 21,720 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 21,648 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 21,208 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 21,075 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,260 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 17,316 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 13,707 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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Y962 YBP 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 Y962 YBP, 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 Y962 YBP registered?

Y962 YBP is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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