Kawasaki ER5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 498 cc

T788 LYBMOT history

T788 LYB is a blue petrol Kawasaki ER5 first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 17,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
17,334 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T788 LYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ER5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T788 LYB was last recorded at 17,334 miles on 28 May 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Aug 2023: 17,212 miles, lower than 170,069 miles on 12 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
17,288 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,334 miles
  • 2024 – 17,260 miles
  • 2023 – 17,212 miles
  • 2017 – 170,069 miles
  • 2015 – 17,023 miles
  • 2013 – 17,012 miles
  • 2012 – 15,516 miles
  • 2011 – 13,691 miles
  • 2010 – 9,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,334 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,334 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    17,334 miles
    Test number
    647119397258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail17,288 miles (+28)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,288 miles
    Test number
    957632070760
    • MajorFront Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • MajorFront Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

  3. Pass17,260 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    17,260 miles
    Test number
    319885584416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass17,212 miles (-152,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    17,212 miles
    Test number
    277014822230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass170,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    170,069 miles
    Test number
    247506780807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail170,069 miles (+153,046)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,069 miles
    Test number
    301289693429
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

  7. Pass17,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    17,023 miles
    Test number
    454851803785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail17,023 miles (+11)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,023 miles
    Test number
    284932004402
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureRear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

  9. Pass17,012 miles (+1,496)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,012 miles
    Test number
    916716343284
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

  10. Pass15,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    15,516 miles
    Test number
    348881332211
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  11. Fail15,516 miles (+1,825)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,516 miles
    Test number
    495761432243
    • Repaired at testDrive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  12. Pass13,691 miles (+3,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    13,691 miles
    Test number
    528485241113
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

  13. Pass9,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    9,815 miles
    Test number
    240091960144
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Questions about T788 LYB

Does T788 LYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T788 LYB is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T788 LYB?
The MOT on T788 LYB is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T788 LYB done?
T788 LYB was recorded at 17,334 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 471 miles a year.
Has T788 LYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T788 LYB has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T788 LYB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T788 LYB find?
T788 LYB passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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