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Y973 LBW

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,751 mi
Last recorded44,751 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 LBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,751 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

headlight switch button missing but still working

small amount of stiffness in front wheel rotation

Fail 9 Apr 2018 44,751 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

headlight switch button missing but still working

small amount of stiffness in front wheel rotation

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,800 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 41,837 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 39,064 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,659 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 37,889 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,999 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,495 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 19,999 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,732 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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Y973 LBW is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y973 LBW, 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 Y973 LBW registered?

Y973 LBW is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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