MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Oil leak oil weeping from LHS engine casing ()
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Oil leak oil weeping from LHS engine casing ()
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
clutch lever pivot worn
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
rear light lense cracked
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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 BTY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 BTY, 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 BTY registered?
YJ51 BTY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 20 September 2001.
Is YJ51 BTY safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJ51 BTY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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