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YN51 SXD

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,291 mi
Last recorded34,291 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 SXD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 34,291 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 32,834 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 30,438 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 28,438 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 27,094 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 25,131 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 25,130 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 22,217 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 22,214 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 18,359 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 18,359 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 14,924 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 12,691 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 8,931 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 5,284 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 5,278 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 5,039 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 4,524 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 3,669 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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YN51 SXD is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YN51 SXD, 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 YN51 SXD registered?

YN51 SXD is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YN51 SXD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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