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HF51 HTV

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

34,465 mi
Last recorded34,465 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 HTV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 34,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear cush drive worn

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 31,294 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned PIVOT POINT WORN (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp switch slightly loose (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 28,717 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 26,463 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 24,326 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Slight blow on exhaust header

Slight run out on rear brake drum

Pass 2 Oct 2019 23,743 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn

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

Rear swinging arm slightly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2019 23,743 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear swinging arm slightly corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 23,212 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 22,744 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 May 2015 22,724 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 May 2014 21,236 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 21,234 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 20,900 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,834 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 19,832 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,646 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 17,452 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,453 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 14,203 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,340 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 13,337 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,230 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 12,230 miles

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

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 HTV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HTV, 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 HF51 HTV registered?

HF51 HTV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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