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AO51 MLY

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,717 mi
Last recorded28,717 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 MLY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 28,717 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 27,321 miles

front fork seals poor

o/s/r lower shock bush poor

rear tyre low

Pass 2 Oct 2013 23,973 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,635 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 20,007 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

corrosion underneath swinging arm

Pass 17 Sep 2010 19,682 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 15,889 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 14,178 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 12,727 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 12,727 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 10,130 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 10,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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 MLY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MLY, 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 AO51 MLY registered?

AO51 MLY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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