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WK51 ECX

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,348 mi
Last recorded36,348 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 ECX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 36,348 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 36,330 miles

Fork yoke modification unsafe Steering stops missing. (2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 35,491 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 35,476 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2020 35,458 miles

All lights taped up at time of test.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

No front mudguard at time of test.

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

Pass 4 May 2016 35,084 miles

Drive chain rusty

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Throughout (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 33,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 32,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 32,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 31,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 26,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 21,321 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front tyre on limit

Pass 5 Dec 2007 16,027 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 12,244 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 ECX is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ECX, 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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WK51 ECX is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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