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WA51 TUJ

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,759 mi
Last recorded36,759 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 TUJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 36,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened brake arm corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 36,755 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 36,627 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 36,546 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 36,311 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 33,876 miles

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

Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 33,876 miles

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

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

Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 31,437 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

handle bars bent

Fail 10 May 2016 31,453 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

handle bars bent

Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,353 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 30,353 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,740 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,361 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,971 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,166 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,148 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 19,142 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 17,706 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,026 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 14,226 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 11,638 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 TUJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TUJ, 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 WA51 TUJ registered?

WA51 TUJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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