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EO51 VGU

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,055 mi
Last recorded68,055 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 VGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 68,055 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 60,953 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 51,459 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 43,014 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 33,043 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 21,450 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 21,450 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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 VGU is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

EO51 VGU is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is EO51 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 VGU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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