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FE51 OPW

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,189 mi
Last recorded47,189 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 OPW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,189 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,235 miles

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 45,879 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,633 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,482 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,067 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 36,067 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,658 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,363 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,003 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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FE51 OPW is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FE51 OPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE51 OPW registered?

FE51 OPW is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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