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NK51 LYU

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,309 mi
Last recorded18,309 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 LYU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 18,309 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 18,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 17,870 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 17,483 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 17,183 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 17,011 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 16,433 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 16,418 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,518 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 13,405 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 13,405 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2007 13,310 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 13,310 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 13,125 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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NK51 LYU is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NK51 LYU, 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 NK51 LYU registered?

NK51 LYU is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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