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CX51 AXT

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

40,665 mi
Last recorded40,665 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 AXT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 40,665 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 40,598 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 40,111 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 40,111 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 38,855 miles

Front has light surface cracking

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 36,434 miles

Front Tyre starting to crack

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 35,684 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 35,478 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 35,475 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 35,473 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,136 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 21,200 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 21,200 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 20,540 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 20,540 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 19,449 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

engin racing at 1800rpm

fork seal dust covers worn

front brakes fell notchy

rear brak were indercater is at max

rear brake feel out of shape

Fail 11 Sep 2012 19,418 miles

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

engin racing at 1800rpm

fork seal dust covers worn

front brakes fell notchy

rear brak were indercater is at max

rear brake feel out of shape

Pass 10 Sep 2011 17,457 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

fot brake traverling

front tyre worn uneven

rear tyre squed of

Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,327 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,889 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 10,271 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 8,539 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 5,719 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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CX51 AXT is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 CX51 AXT, 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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CX51 AXT is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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