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YJ51 AEE

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,021 mi
Last recorded38,021 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 AEE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 38,021 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 38,002 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play and nearside lower (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,770 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 37,770 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 37,409 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 37,409 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 36,834 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 36,834 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,503 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 32,915 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,531 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,708 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,197 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 20,100 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2006 20,100 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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YJ51 AEE is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ51 AEE, 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 YJ51 AEE registered?

YJ51 AEE is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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