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EO51 HLA

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

33,980 mi
Last recorded33,980 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 HLA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 33,980 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 33,561 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 33,561 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 29,134 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

drive chain in need of service

rear brake lever bent

tyres perrished

Fail 19 Mar 2019 29,133 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

clutch lever damaged and short

drive chain in need of service

rear brake lever bent

tyres perrished

Pass 13 Mar 2018 28,246 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 26,436 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,823 miles

front brake disc slightly worn

rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 19 May 2014 24,823 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 24,311 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 18,927 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 18,542 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,927 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 10,365 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 9,657 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 HLA is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EO51 HLA, 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 HLA is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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