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EO51 HLK

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,026 mi
Last recorded35,026 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 HLK
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 35,026 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 34,355 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 34,128 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2023 30,190 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 27,017 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 27,013 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 25,675 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 25,018 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 23,732 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 23,732 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 21,980 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 19,937 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,511 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 16,991 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 16,149 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,521 miles

side stand switch dont work

Pass 23 Feb 2009 14,313 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 13,126 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,444 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 HLK is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HLK, 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 EO51 HLK registered?

EO51 HLK is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is EO51 HLK safe to buy?

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