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YJ51 BUV

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,555 mi
Last recorded31,555 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 BUV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 31,555 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 31,555 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 30,107 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 30,107 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 29,905 miles

sleight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2019 29,905 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

sleight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2017 29,688 miles

Judder on rear brake .

Pass 20 May 2016 28,482 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,863 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,625 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 18,009 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 18,009 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,481 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 15,479 miles

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

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 10,350 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front brake caliper is slightly grabbing on reaction bracket

Pass 27 Aug 2010 7,451 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 7,451 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 4,266 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 2,044 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 1,446 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 1,302 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 10,939 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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YJ51 BUV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ51 BUV, 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 YJ51 BUV registered?

YJ51 BUV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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