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LX51 KUR

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

8,567 mi
Last recorded8,567 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 KUR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 8,567 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 8,567 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 5,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 5,254 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 2,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 2,312 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever bent but can still be applied

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2023

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 1,976 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 173 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 33,758 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 24,515 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 24,470 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 23,819 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 21,564 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 18,309 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,442 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 May 2013 14,821 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 12,342 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 12,331 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 12,081 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 11,295 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 11,295 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 5,679 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 5,670 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 5,670 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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LX51 KUR is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LX51 KUR, 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 LX51 KUR registered?

LX51 KUR is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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