MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,561 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases collector box (6.1.2 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front upper frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play upper (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
rear swing arm slightly corroded
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. both front fork legs (2.3.1)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame (6.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
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Y989 VST is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 Y989 VST, 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 Y989 VST registered?
Y989 VST is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 May 2001.
Is Y989 VST safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y989 VST shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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