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KE51 VWV

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

24,426 mi
Last recorded24,426 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 VWV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 24,426 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 73,946 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey and slight blow (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

foot peg missing

Fail 2 May 2017 73,946 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey and slight blow (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

foot peg missing

Fail 11 Apr 2017 73,841 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly sticks (3.1.3d)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

rear foot peg missing

slight blow exhaust

Pass 1 Apr 2016 64,834 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 64,834 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2015 58,867 miles

Handlebars slightly bent.

Meter assy.slightly loose.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

One fuel tap bolt missing.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 58,867 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebars slightly bent.

Meter assy.loose.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

One fuel tap mounting bolt missing.

Rear brake action stiff.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,211 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 52,211 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,419 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,616 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,254 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 40,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,852 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,060 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 30,060 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,055 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 27,475 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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KE51 VWV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KE51 VWV, 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 KE51 VWV registered?

KE51 VWV is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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