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HF51 HTA

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,971 mi
Last recorded26,971 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 HTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 26,971 miles

Chain and sprockets worn, advice renewal.

Chain guard loose/damaged

Clutch lever pivot worn.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Fork Stansions pitted

Rear Brake plate lever arm indicates nearing end of useable range.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 26,779 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn/maladjusted

Drive chain loose/damaged

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fork stanchions pitted

Offside Front Indicator worn/slightly loose

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 26,469 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 26,428 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 26,428 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 25,698 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Handlebar slightly bent.

Instrument cluster slightly loose

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyre unevenly worn.

Fail 1 Jun 2019 25,678 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Handlebar slightly bent.

Instrument cluster slightly loose

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyre unevenly worn.

Fail 13 May 2019 25,624 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Speedo meter unit loose

Pass 21 May 2018 21,754 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2017 18,294 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 14,883 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 May 2016 14,862 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp dip beam not working (1.2.2b(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 May 2015 11,286 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 11,286 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 11,251 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front tyre has light cracking around beading

Fail 23 Aug 2013 11,251 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front tyre has light cracking around beading

Pass 17 Aug 2012 10,860 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 10,860 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 10,157 miles

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

Front tyre has light cracking around beading Number plate has a hairline crack

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2011 10,157 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front tyre has light cracking around beading Number plate has a hairline crack

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2010 9,643 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 9,643 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2009 8,962 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 7,920 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 7,308 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 6,670 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 5,890 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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HF51 HTA is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF51 HTA, 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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HF51 HTA is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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