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Y989 VST

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,561 mi
Last recorded18,561 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 VST
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 18,561 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 16,046 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 16,046 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 11,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear swing arm slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 9,061 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 7,357 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 7,279 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 6,591 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 5,506 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 4,196 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 3,037 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 1,189 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 722 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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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?

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