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BD51 ULV

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,421 mi
Last recorded22,421 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 ULV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 22,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 22,412 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 22,353 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 22,313 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,644 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,946 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 19,388 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,305 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 19,004 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 18,981 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 18,823 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 18,689 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 15,897 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 15,897 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 15,421 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 27,595 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 27,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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BD51 ULV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD51 ULV, 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 BD51 ULV registered?

BD51 ULV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is BD51 ULV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 ULV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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