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WU51 DFY

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

34,966 mi
Last recorded34,966 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 DFY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 34,966 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 34,079 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 34,079 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 32,319 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 32,319 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,850 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 30,850 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,892 miles

Central rear swinging arm small hole

Pass 12 May 2016 28,184 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 24,305 miles

rear tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 5 May 2015 24,305 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 14 May 2014 23,423 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 23,365 miles

gear lever loose

Fail 8 May 2013 23,365 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

gear lever loose

Pass 14 May 2012 23,034 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 22,509 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,473 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 22,472 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 22,091 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 22,091 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,238 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 20,109 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 17,757 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 16,950 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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WU51 DFY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 WU51 DFY, 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 WU51 DFY registered?

WU51 DFY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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