Kawasaki ER5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 498 cc

Y217 XAVMOT history

Y217 XAV is a blue petrol Kawasaki ER5 first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 23,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
23,301 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y217 XAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ER5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y217 XAV was last recorded at 23,301 miles on 20 May 2026, 191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,110 miles · 12 May 2026
Between the last two tests
191 miles
Average per year
1,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,301 miles
  • 2025 – 18,550 miles
  • 2024 – 16,751 miles
  • 2022 – 14,676 miles
  • 2021 – 11,097 miles
  • 2020 – 8,523 miles
  • 2019 – 8,198 miles
  • 2015 – 5,736 miles
  • 2014 – 4,022 miles
  • 2013 – 3,068 miles
  • 2012 – 2,858 miles
  • 2011 – 2,841 miles
  • 2010 – 2,779 miles
  • 2009 – 2,764 miles
  • 2008 – 2,625 miles
  • 2007 – 2,456 miles
  • 2006 – 2,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,301 miles
  • AdvisoryClutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,301 miles (+191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    23,301 miles
    Test number
    103405405521
    • AdvisoryClutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  2. Fail23,110 miles (+4,560)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,110 miles
    Test number
    480992976590
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up sprocket carrier (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryClutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  3. Pass18,550 miles (+1,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    18,550 miles
    Test number
    329973166901
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  4. Pass16,751 miles (+2,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    16,751 miles
    Test number
    836360240453
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  5. Pass14,676 miles (+3,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    14,676 miles
    Test number
    405780883896
    • AdvisoryFront tyre valve slightly perished
    • AdvisorySlight play rear swinging arm bushes
  6. Pass11,097 miles (+2,574)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    11,097 miles
    Test number
    541304168916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass8,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    8,523 miles
    Test number
    270836661263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail8,523 miles (+29)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,523 miles
    Test number
    359630362386
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass8,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    8,494 miles
    Test number
    397828642694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail8,494 miles (+296)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,494 miles
    Test number
    919101244777
    • DangerousFront Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  11. Pass8,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    8,198 miles
    Test number
    371246022117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail8,198 miles (+2,462)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,198 miles
    Test number
    758092033696
    • DangerousDrive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSteering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  13. Pass5,736 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    5,736 miles
    Test number
    607423049108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass4,022 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    4,022 miles
    Test number
    389118214236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass3,068 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    3,068 miles
    Test number
    448337813227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass2,858 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    2,858 miles
    Test number
    105343062134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass2,841 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    2,841 miles
    Test number
    218521751109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass2,779 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    2,779 miles
    Test number
    264764570485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass2,764 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    2,764 miles
    Test number
    621583959150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,625 miles (+169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    2,625 miles
    Test number
    353569148147
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  21. Pass2,456 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    2,456 miles
    Test number
    613720157170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass2,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    2,082 miles
    Test number
    664267716108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y217 XAV

Does Y217 XAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y217 XAV is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y217 XAV?
The MOT on Y217 XAV is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y217 XAV done?
Y217 XAV was recorded at 23,301 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 1,058 miles a year.
Has Y217 XAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y217 XAV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y217 XAV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y217 XAV find?
Y217 XAV passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 3 advisories: clutch lever shortened; front valve stem slightly damaged; steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy.

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