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RX51 XSB

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,523 mi
Last recorded41,523 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 XSB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 41,523 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 41,265 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 40,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 40,080 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 37,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 35,882 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 33,692 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 33,692 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 31,698 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,109 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 31,109 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 May 2013 30,796 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,688 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,626 miles

cracking of rear tyre sidewall not able to see ply

Pass 7 May 2010 29,200 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 May 2010 29,199 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 10 Jan 2009 28,069 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 26,942 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,108 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 23,108 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 13,498 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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RX51 XSB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RX51 XSB, 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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RX51 XSB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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