Kawasaki ER5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 498 cc

Y261 WBTMOT history

Y261 WBT is a blue petrol Kawasaki ER5 first used on 18 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 17,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
17,441 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 WBT
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
18 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 WBT was last recorded at 17,441 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,344 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,441 miles
  • 2025 – 17,344 miles
  • 2024 – 17,311 miles
  • 2023 – 17,297 miles
  • 2021 – 17,178 miles
  • 2020 – 17,122 miles
  • 2019 – 17,031 miles
  • 2018 – 16,914 miles
  • 2017 – 16,790 miles
  • 2016 – 16,735 miles
  • 2015 – 16,497 miles
  • 2014 – 16,164 miles
  • 2013 – 15,237 miles
  • 2012 – 14,023 miles
  • 2011 – 12,818 miles
  • 2010 – 10,355 miles
  • 2009 – 6,181 miles
  • 2008 – 5,559 miles
  • 2007 – 4,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,441 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Wheel alignment slightly misaligned.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,441 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    17,441 miles
    Test number
    108805274407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass17,344 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    17,344 miles
    Test number
    164086470808
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass17,311 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    17,311 miles
    Test number
    143132288482
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass17,297 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    17,297 miles
    Test number
    293157478978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass17,178 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    17,178 miles
    Test number
    212594395510
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass17,122 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    17,122 miles
    Test number
    599283264866
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass17,031 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    17,031 miles
    Test number
    766367630143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,914 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    16,914 miles
    Test number
    271319136500
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass16,790 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    16,790 miles
    Test number
    398524752962
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  10. Fail16,773 miles (+38)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,773 miles
    Test number
    230881324164
    • FailureRear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass16,735 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    16,735 miles
    Test number
    552914625012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,497 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    16,497 miles
    Test number
    648902100118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,164 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    16,164 miles
    Test number
    168570524224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    15,237 miles
    Test number
    245935523219
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

  15. Fail15,237 miles (+1,214)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,237 miles
    Test number
    496295723270
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

  16. Pass14,023 miles (+1,205)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    14,023 miles
    Test number
    127710322205
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
    • NotePillion peg secureing pin lock mechanism deteriorated and requires replacement
    • NoteThrottle return is slow,

  17. Pass12,818 miles (+2,463)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,818 miles
    Test number
    815914571043
    • NoteFront brake lever requires some lubrication
    • NotePillion foot rests not completely secure

  18. Pass10,355 miles (+4,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    10,355 miles
    Test number
    293487470044
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  19. Pass6,181 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    6,181 miles
    Test number
    262648559092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,559 miles (+929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    5,559 miles
    Test number
    973998258086
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

  21. Pass4,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    4,630 miles
    Test number
    150413647036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 WBT

Does Y261 WBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 WBT is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y261 WBT?
The MOT on Y261 WBT is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y261 WBT done?
Y261 WBT was recorded at 17,441 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 652 miles a year.
Has Y261 WBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 WBT has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on Y261 WBT 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 Y261 WBT find?
Y261 WBT passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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