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WX51 JYV

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,506 mi
Last recorded41,506 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 JYV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,506 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 41,506 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,443 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 40,443 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 39,429 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,429 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 38,114 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,114 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,995 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,179 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 29,189 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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WX51 JYV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WX51 JYV, 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 WX51 JYV registered?

WX51 JYV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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