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GX51 WDM

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

26,644 mi
Last recorded26,644 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 WDM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 26,644 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 25,091 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 23,444 miles

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 10 Oct 2018 23,437 miles

Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 21,983 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

chain a bit loose

Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,443 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 21,000 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front screen loos

side panels missing at time of test

Pass 18 May 2013 20,989 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 19,855 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 19,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2010 18,311 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 17,550 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Play in cush drive damper.

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 17,185 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 16,383 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 15,677 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 14,686 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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GX51 WDM is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX51 WDM, 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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GX51 WDM is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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