Kawasaki ER5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 498 cc

Y265 HFBMOT history

Y265 HFB is a black petrol Kawasaki ER5 first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 32,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
32,908 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y265 HFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ER5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y265 HFB was last recorded at 32,908 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 3,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,604 miles · 17 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,304 miles
Average per year
989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 32,908 miles
  • 2024 – 29,604 miles
  • 2023 – 28,476 miles
  • 2020 – 27,536 miles
  • 2018 – 27,362 miles
  • 2015 – 26,959 miles
  • 2014 – 25,460 miles
  • 2013 – 22,696 miles
  • 2012 – 22,380 miles
  • 2011 – 22,267 miles
  • 2010 – 21,702 miles
  • 2009 – 21,421 miles
  • 2008 – 20,730 miles
  • 2007 – 17,847 miles
  • 2006 – 14,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,908 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,908 miles (+3,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    32,908 miles
    Test number
    720381242508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass29,604 miles (+1,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    29,604 miles
    Test number
    662189890999
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively cush drive knock (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass28,476 miles (+940)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    28,476 miles
    Test number
    599110251160
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively small cush drive knock (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass27,536 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    27,536 miles
    Test number
    834549340400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,362 miles (+403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    27,362 miles
    Test number
    610860759417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer reduced damping effect

  6. Pass26,959 miles (+1,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    26,959 miles
    Test number
    781294514474
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

  7. Pass25,460 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,460 miles
    Test number
    845805514307
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  8. Fail25,455 miles (+2,759)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,455 miles
    Test number
    699714814395
    • FailureHandlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

  9. Pass22,696 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    22,696 miles
    Test number
    869583313316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,380 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,380 miles
    Test number
    699258912184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail22,373 miles (+106)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,373 miles
    Test number
    129291502140
    • FailureInner Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

  12. Pass22,267 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,267 miles
    Test number
    998216791095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,702 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,702 miles
    Test number
    164440890497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,421 miles
    Test number
    560938899089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail21,421 miles (+691)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,421 miles
    Test number
    592793699014
    • FailureRear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  16. Pass20,730 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,730 miles
    Test number
    102161498095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,847 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,847 miles
    Test number
    924740687081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,211 miles
    Test number
    790027486081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y265 HFB

Does Y265 HFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y265 HFB expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y265 HFB?
The MOT on Y265 HFB expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y265 HFB done?
Y265 HFB was recorded at 32,908 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 989 miles a year.
Has Y265 HFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y265 HFB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on Y265 HFB 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 Y265 HFB find?
Y265 HFB passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear drive chain worn but not considered excessive; offside front upper handlebar deformed but serviceable.

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