MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,434 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Upper Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)
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)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ51 BTV 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 58.3%.
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 YJ51 BTV, 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 YJ51 BTV registered?
YJ51 BTV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 October 2001.
Is YJ51 BTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJ51 BTV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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