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FL51 EJG

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

37,074 mi
Last recorded37,074 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 EJG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 37,074 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 37,027 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2025 35,094 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 35,048 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2024 28,742 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 28,742 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 25,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 25,755 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 21,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 12,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 12,962 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 10,064 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 4,879 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 4,830 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 3,529 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2017 3,529 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 96,011 miles

Nearside Rear rear footrest has been cable tied in position

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 85,480 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 Nov 2014 71,974 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 71,974 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,765 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 57,012 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 57,012 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 48,595 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 41,482 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,482 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,766 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 32,403 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear tyre has 20mm cut

Pass 21 Oct 2006 28,741 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

cut on rear tyre severe but not cord-strong advise

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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FL51 EJG is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FL51 EJG, 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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FL51 EJG is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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