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FJ51 KHM

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,571 mi
Last recorded44,571 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 KHM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 44,571 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 44,270 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 44,147 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 44,147 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 44,024 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 43,869 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 43,343 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 43,343 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 43,178 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 42,469 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre wearing unevenly

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

slight corrosion on chain

Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,210 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 39,728 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 37,675 miles

Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 40,766 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 40,766 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,972 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,473 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,126 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 23,569 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,511 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 15,560 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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FJ51 KHM is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FJ51 KHM, 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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FJ51 KHM is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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