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MX51 VBC

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,488 mi
Last recorded30,488 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 VBC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 30,488 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 30,488 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 30,161 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 25,282 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 14,401 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 14,401 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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 Aug 2015 8,718 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 6,706 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 2,258 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 2,255 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 2,195 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 1,901 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 1,885 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 1,857 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 1,795 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 1,681 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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MX51 VBC is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 MX51 VBC, 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 MX51 VBC registered?

MX51 VBC is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MX51 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 VBC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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