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EO51 FRZ

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,351 mi
Last recorded11,351 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 FRZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 11,351 miles

Front Tyre badly perished

Fuel filler cap lock stiff

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fairing loose

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre badly perished

Fail 23 Jun 2025 11,351 miles

Front Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre badly perished

Fuel filler cap lock stiff

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fairing loose

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre badly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2024 11,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Fairing loose

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 11,135 miles

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail Drive chain pivot too tight & seized (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective seized unable to open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Fairing loose

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 10,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Front forks slightly pitted

Front Front forks slightly pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 8,811 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 8,811 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain split link (6.2.1h)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 7,639 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 7,639 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 7,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 5,457 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 5,399 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 5,289 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 5,126 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 4,970 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 4,803 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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EO51 FRZ is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO51 FRZ, 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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EO51 FRZ is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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