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MX51 VBU

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,445 mi
Last recorded52,445 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 VBU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 52,445 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 52,430 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,316 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,879 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 49,876 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,640 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,744 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 45,925 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 45,869 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 40,903 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 VBU is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MX51 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

MX51 VBU is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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