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WK51 CHH

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,267 mi
Last recorded39,267 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 CHH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,267 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,380 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 37,380 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 30,335 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 30,335 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 25,724 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Dec 2007 23,147 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 18,873 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 18,858 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 11,592 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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WK51 CHH is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CHH, 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 CHH registered?

WK51 CHH is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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