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DK51 DGE

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,986 mi
Last recorded29,986 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 DGE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 29,986 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 29,986 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 29,949 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 29,806 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 29,534 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 29,224 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 29,215 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 27,999 miles

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2013 27,992 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,603 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 19,931 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Replace locking devices for more robust devices

Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,320 miles

Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 16,300 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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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DK51 DGE is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DK51 DGE, 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 DK51 DGE registered?

DK51 DGE is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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