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KV51 FBC

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

27,853 mi
Last recorded27,853 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 FBC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 27,853 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise tyre showing signs of age and depth at 1.6mm close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre Showing Signs Of Age And at 2 mm Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 27,282 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 25,921 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 25,216 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 24,829 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 24,749 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 24,745 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 21,136 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 19,172 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 19,059 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,005 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 18,999 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 18,888 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 18,336 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 17,288 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 16,529 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 16,047 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 15,120 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,595 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 12,649 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,090 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 9,686 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 9,686 miles

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

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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KV51 FBC is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 KV51 FBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV51 FBC registered?

KV51 FBC is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is KV51 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV51 FBC shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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