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VX51 KKU

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,935 mi
Last recorded24,935 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 KKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 24,935 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 23,372 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 23,372 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Right hand switch gear not fixed

Pass 18 May 2024 21,996 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 21,822 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,756 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,957 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 20,181 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,181 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 18,882 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 17,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,584 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 14,090 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 12,265 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX51 KKU registered?

VX51 KKU is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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