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AO51 DCF

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35 mi
Last recorded35 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 DCF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 35 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 13 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Head pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 13 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Head pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 42,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 41,992 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 40,092 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength Front Brake Disk Showing Signs Of Wear. Replacement would be advised. (3.2.A1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,217 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,153 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 25,705 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 24,902 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 24,902 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 14,541 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 14,228 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 11,995 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 10,878 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,735 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 10,639 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 10,272 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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AO51 DCF is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO51 DCF, 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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AO51 DCF is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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