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WK51 ECN

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,721 mi
Last recorded46,721 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 ECN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2014 46,721 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,721 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,957 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,062 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,460 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,457 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,072 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,476 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 32,476 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 23,459 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 ECN is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ECN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK51 ECN registered?

WK51 ECN is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is WK51 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK51 ECN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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