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FJ51 KLM

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,263 mi
Last recorded62,263 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 KLM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 62,263 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,039 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 62,039 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,126 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,778 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

rear brake slightly binding

Fail 24 Aug 2011 47,545 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,545 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,526 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 43,526 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,604 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,197 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 8,540 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 8,241 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 7,813 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (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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FJ51 KLM is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FJ51 KLM, 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 FJ51 KLM registered?

FJ51 KLM is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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