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LK51 FNW

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,578 mi
Last recorded17,578 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 FNW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 17,578 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 16,671 miles

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect front suspension stiff (5.3.2 (b))

front brake operation rough, lever pivot requires cleaning and greasing.

front tyre very low on pressure, and shows signs of cracking in tread pattern

Fail 28 Dec 2024 16,671 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rear tyre has few cuts on left sidewall, one deep enough to reach ply. also, tyre very low on pressure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect front suspension stiff (5.3.2 (b))

front brake operation rough, lever pivot requires cleaning and greasing.

front tyre very low on pressure, and shows signs of cracking in tread pattern

Pass 31 Jul 2023 15,992 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 15,992 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jan 2010 15,965 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,859 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 12,200 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 9,079 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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LK51 FNW is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LK51 FNW, 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 LK51 FNW registered?

LK51 FNW is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is LK51 FNW safe to buy?

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