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Y98 YBP

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,616 mi
Last recorded4,616 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 YBP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 4,616 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 4,616 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 3,964 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 2,670 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 2,670 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 1,882 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 1,532 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 326 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 34,244 miles

Rear brake noisy on roller test advise investigation

Fail 31 May 2019 34,244 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake noisy on roller test advise investigation

Pass 23 Jun 2018 33,539 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,478 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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Y98 YBP is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y98 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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Y98 YBP is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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