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VX51 OFB

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,682 mi
Last recorded16,682 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 OFB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,682 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 16,672 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 16,386 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,594 miles

speedo cable securing clip missing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,533 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 22,979 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

o/s/f indicator damaged - temp repair

Pass 9 Feb 2010 22,979 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

o/s/f indicator damaged - temp repair

Pass 6 Mar 2008 8,448 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 6,604 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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VX51 OFB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OFB, 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 OFB registered?

VX51 OFB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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