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FJ51 KJY

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,019 mi
Last recorded8,019 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 KJY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 8,019 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 8,019 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 7,929 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 7,881 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 7,881 miles

Front Stop lamp not working new brake light switch fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 7,848 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 7,848 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 7,469 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 7,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 6,823 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 6,514 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 6,499 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 KJY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ51 KJY, 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 KJY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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