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WA51 HAE

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,512 mi
Last recorded40,512 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 HAE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,512 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre starting to show signs of cracking on side walls

twist grip clamp not secured to the handlebars

Fail 13 Sep 2013 40,485 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre starting to show signs of cracking on side walls

twist grip clamp not secured to the handlebars

Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,526 miles

R/H switch gearhas movement

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 39,526 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

R/H switch gearhas movement

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,351 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,245 miles

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

front brake travel

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 18 Aug 2010 36,245 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

rear brake travel

Pass 9 Oct 2009 2,635 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 30,022 miles

Gearchange lever insecure

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,022 miles

Gearchange lever insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,382 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 21,123 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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WA51 HAE is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WA51 HAE, 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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WA51 HAE is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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