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LN51 JUU

2001 Kawasaki ER5

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,064 mi
Last recorded48,064 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 JUU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 48,064 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 48,034 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 48,029 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear 130/70-H17 BT45 cracking around the sidewall.

Pass 24 Mar 2023 47,792 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre cracking around the sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2022 47,633 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 47,569 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 47,459 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 46,842 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 46,450 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,618 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 14,058 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 14,058 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 14,058 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Suspect fuel leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 14,058 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 36,353 miles

rear brake drum slightly ovaled

Fail 25 Jul 2008 36,210 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,210 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 30,837 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,837 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 206,242 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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LN51 JUU is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in White 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 LN51 JUU, 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 LN51 JUU registered?

LN51 JUU is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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