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LF51 FKG

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,869 mi
Last recorded29,869 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 FKG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 29,869 miles

after market exhaust fitted, noise level fine

clutch lever bent and has free play in the perch, all works ok

rear tyre has slight cracking in side walls

Pass 18 Aug 2023 28,721 miles

after market exhaust fitted, noise level fine

clutch lever slightly bent

slight weep from the left hand fork seal

Pass 6 Aug 2022 27,930 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 27,930 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 25,490 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted - noise level ok

Front Tyre worn low in places

Pass 7 Aug 2020 25,146 miles

Aftermarket exhaust, noise level fine

Front Front tyre slightly cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2019 24,693 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 24,498 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 23,980 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 23,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 19,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 17,649 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 14,115 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 14,115 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 11,217 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 9,594 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 7,846 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 6,623 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 4,725 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 4,703 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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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LF51 FKG is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LF51 FKG, 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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LF51 FKG is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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