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KJ51 FTP

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,456 mi
Last recorded29,456 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 FTP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 29,456 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 29,194 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 28,736 miles

Offside Front cable guide loose

Pass 27 Jan 2022 28,451 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 26,159 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 14,416 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 14,416 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 9,950 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 9,858 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 9,588 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 9,568 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 9,109 miles

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

Throttle sticking slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2006 9,033 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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KJ51 FTP is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJ51 FTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ51 FTP registered?

KJ51 FTP is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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The MOT history for KJ51 FTP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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