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FE51 OUB

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,373 mi
Last recorded16,373 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 OUB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 16,373 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 16,360 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 14,821 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 14,821 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 14,347 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 14,106 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 13,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 10,552 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 10,536 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 10,084 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 10,068 miles

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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 OUB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold 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 FE51 OUB, 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 FE51 OUB registered?

FE51 OUB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is FE51 OUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 OUB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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