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FB51 JXZ

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,756 mi
Last recorded59,756 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 JXZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 59,756 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 110/70-H17 BT46 worn down to 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 52,607 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 130/70-H17 BT45 worn down to 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 44,190 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 41,676 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 110/70-H17 BT45 worn down to 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 41,673 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 110/70-H17 BT45 worn down to 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 41,669 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 110/70/17 bt45 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 41,025 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 41,025 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 38,074 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,453 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 May 2015 34,453 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (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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FB51 JXZ is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FB51 JXZ, 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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FB51 JXZ is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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