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VX51 XOR

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

27,429 mi
Last recorded27,429 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 XOR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 27,429 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 27,373 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 27,333 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 27,112 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 26,685 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 26,050 miles

Rear Tyre Cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2019 26,050 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre Cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2018 25,025 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 23,409 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 23,116 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

swingarm slightly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 22,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,855 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 21,288 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,288 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,603 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 19,603 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 18,087 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 16,258 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 13,871 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,261 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 12,196 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 12,196 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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 XOR is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XOR, 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 XOR registered?

VX51 XOR is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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