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BU51 FHH

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,627 mi
Last recorded59,627 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 FHH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,627 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brake binding slightly

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,140 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear brake in need of adjustment

Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,010 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,444 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear wheel sprocket carrier bearing has slight free play

Pass 5 Oct 2012 47,123 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,918 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 45,918 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,063 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 44,063 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,902 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,722 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,216 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,743 miles

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
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BU51 FHH is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU51 FHH, 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.

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What year was BU51 FHH registered?

BU51 FHH is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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