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24,935 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front suspension feels overly hard with reduced fork travel
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Offside Front Right hand switch gear not fixed
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)
Left hand switch gear insecure
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
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VX51 KKU 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 VX51 KKU, 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 VX51 KKU registered?
VX51 KKU is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is VX51 KKU safe to buy?
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