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Y966 XEW

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,826 mi
Last recorded47,826 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 XEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 47,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 47,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 39,505 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 38,741 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 32,844 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,083 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 18,774 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 12,373 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 12,352 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,347 miles

Front brake pads worn quite low

Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,263 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 12,135 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 12,135 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 9,767 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,600 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 9,564 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 9,267 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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Y966 XEW is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y966 XEW, 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 Y966 XEW registered?

Y966 XEW is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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