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GK51 KXD

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,950 mi
Last recorded14,950 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 KXD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 14,950 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 14,950 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 12,112 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

r/h handlebar slightly bent

Fail 30 Mar 2015 12,112 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

r/h handlebar slightly bent

Pass 15 Feb 2012 11,769 miles

chain has tight spot - recommend new

exhaust has slight leak at joint uner the engine

rear brake has slight fluctuation

slight corrosion to rear frame

Pass 14 Dec 2010 11,619 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 11,568 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 11,527 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 11,105 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 10,400 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 KXD is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KXD, 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 KXD registered?

GK51 KXD is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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