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HX51 KLV

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,552 mi
Last recorded30,552 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 KLV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 30,552 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 30,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 28,174 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 28,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2018 23,517 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 20,093 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 19,902 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 19,268 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 19,247 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 19,247 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,019 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear silencer loose but not insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,868 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,135 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 17,132 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 15,018 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 12,125 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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HX51 KLV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HX51 KLV, 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 HX51 KLV registered?

HX51 KLV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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