CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y438 DJO

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,828 mi
Last recorded15,828 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 DJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
View full Kawasaki ER5 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 15,828 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 15,597 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 15,593 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 15,507 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 15,391 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,142 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 14,974 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 14,970 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2014

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 14,302 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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
Full Kawasaki ER5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y438 DJO is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y438 DJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y438 DJO?

You can check the full history of Y438 DJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y438 DJO registered?

Y438 DJO is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y438 DJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y438 DJO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y438 DJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y438 DJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.