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KE51 VXH

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,368 mi
Last recorded72,368 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 VXH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 72,368 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 72,199 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 70,629 miles

Cush Drive Worn causing excessive movement in drive system

Fork Dust Seals Starting to Perish

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

Rear Tyre Worn Unevenly due to incorrect tyre pressure

Fail 21 May 2024 70,625 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too high Headlamp Loose (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Pipe from fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cush Drive Worn causing excessive movement in drive system

Fork Dust Seals Starting to Perish

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

Rear Tyre Worn Unevenly due to incorrect tyre pressure

Pass 11 Apr 2023 69,593 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 69,593 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 69,592 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 69,592 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 64,457 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 59,100 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 30,386 miles

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

cluch cable slight stiff to pull in but release easyer cable is not jam up when turning steering

Pass 3 Jun 2017 29,212 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 29,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,798 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

FRONT TYRE STARTING TO CRACK

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

both chain ajusters loose

Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,427 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 27,696 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 26,968 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,968 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 26,335 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 23,277 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 22,551 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 22,087 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 VXH is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KE51 VXH, 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 VXH registered?

KE51 VXH is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is KE51 VXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 VXH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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