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Y995 FHK

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,017 mi
Last recorded30,017 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 FHK
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 30,017 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 29,993 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 29,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing at collector box. (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 29,661 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort At rear wheel when rear brake is applied (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 29,306 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort when rear brake is applied (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 29,294 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 29,286 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 28,114 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 28,114 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 28,111 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,061 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,701 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 21,933 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 21,933 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,186 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 18,311 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 15,442 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 12,627 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 9,405 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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Y995 FHK is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y995 FHK, 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 Y995 FHK registered?

Y995 FHK is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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