MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
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)
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)
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)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is MX51 VBU safe to buy?
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