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GK51 KVY

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,893 mi
Last recorded19,893 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 KVY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 19,893 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 16,321 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 16,321 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 16,243 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 16,243 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 16,004 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 16,004 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 15,358 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 15,358 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 9,144 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,139 miles

rear tyre has had a repair plug

Pass 9 Apr 2008 9,007 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 6,609 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 4,011 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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GK51 KVY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK51 KVY, 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 GK51 KVY registered?

GK51 KVY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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