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Y998 BNG

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

10,793 mi
Last recorded10,793 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 BNG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 10,793 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 10,676 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive rusting and has some tight links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

bars slightly bent

Pass 7 Jul 2017 9,949 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 9,913 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

bars are slightly bent

Pass 1 Apr 2015 9,791 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

the bars are very slightly bent

Fail 1 Apr 2015 9,791 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

the bars are very slightly bent

Pass 5 Apr 2014 9,220 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 9,217 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 9,015 miles

headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 25 Apr 2008 7,805 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 7,240 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 6,377 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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Y998 BNG is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y998 BNG, 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 Y998 BNG registered?

Y998 BNG is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y998 BNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y998 BNG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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