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WK51 CGF

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,470 mi
Last recorded39,470 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 CGF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 39,470 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 39,470 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 38,930 miles

Offside 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 27 Oct 2020 38,268 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 37,789 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 37,789 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working WIRE OFF SWITCH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 35,527 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 35,058 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 35,034 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 34,135 miles

Centre Front Lower Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,642 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,966 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,034 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,035 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 18,014 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 13,553 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 8,480 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 8,462 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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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WK51 CGF is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WK51 CGF, 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 WK51 CGF registered?

WK51 CGF is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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