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DK51 JDU

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,564 mi
Last recorded27,564 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 JDU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 27,564 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 27,323 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 27,229 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 26,600 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 25,687 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 24,906 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,444 miles

front flexi loose

rear brake slight grabbing

Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,364 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 24,364 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,024 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 23,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 15,089 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 15,089 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 5,598 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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DK51 JDU is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JDU, 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 DK51 JDU registered?

DK51 JDU is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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