Kawasaki ER5

Green and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 498 cc

V61 DHCMOT history

V61 DHC is a green and black petrol Kawasaki ER5 first used on 22 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 1,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
1,153 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V61 DHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ER5
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V61 DHC was last recorded at 1,153 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Nov 2024: 221 miles, lower than 39,972 miles on 5 Sept 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
221 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 1,153 miles
  • 2024 – 221 miles
  • 2023 – 39,972 miles
  • 2022 – 39,572 miles
  • 2020 – 39,550 miles
  • 2019 – 39,256 miles
  • 2018 – 38,811 miles
  • 2017 – 36,953 miles
  • 2016 – 35,368 miles
  • 2015 – 32,442 miles
  • 2014 – 30,764 miles
  • 2013 – 27,926 miles
  • 2012 – 26,162 miles
  • 2011 – 22,772 miles
  • 2010 – 18,651 miles
  • 2009 – 15,997 miles
  • 2008 – 11,936 miles
  • 2007 – 7,712 miles
  • 2006 – 2,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,153 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,153 miles (+932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    1,153 miles
    Test number
    309009512870
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass221 miles (-39,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    221 miles
    Test number
    504333178824
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass39,972 miles (+400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    39,972 miles
    Test number
    372799522938
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass39,572 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    39,572 miles
    Test number
    214281920171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,550 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    39,550 miles
    Test number
    425572115080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,256 miles (+445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,256 miles
    Test number
    725996453491
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass38,811 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    38,811 miles
    Test number
    931967351798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    36,953 miles
    Test number
    981029310247
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  9. Fail36,953 miles (+1,585)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,953 miles
    Test number
    443378066946
    • Repaired at testFront wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  10. Pass35,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,368 miles
    Test number
    857727643580
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  11. Fail35,368 miles (+2,926)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,368 miles
    Test number
    694426437399
    • Repaired at testRear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  12. Pass32,442 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,442 miles
    Test number
    179856035163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,764 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,764 miles
    Test number
    446808054193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,926 miles (+1,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,926 miles
    Test number
    238999653165
    • AdvisoryRear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

  15. Pass26,162 miles (+3,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,162 miles
    Test number
    198071182133
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

  16. Pass22,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,772 miles
    Test number
    248741061403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,772 miles (+4,121)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,772 miles
    Test number
    399470961189
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  18. Pass18,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,651 miles
    Test number
    152366770410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail18,651 miles (+2,654)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,651 miles
    Test number
    243444570070
    • FailureDrive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureFront Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  20. Fail15,997 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,997 miles
    Test number
    284744579400
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • Repaired at testRear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

  21. Pass15,997 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,997 miles
    Test number
    662574879150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    11,936 miles
    Test number
    704010478126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail11,936 miles (+4,224)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,936 miles
    Test number
    953190778168
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  24. Pass7,712 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    7,712 miles
    Test number
    531363277180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass2,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    2,900 miles
    Test number
    243235326136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail2,900 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,900 miles
    Test number
    860415626172
    • Repaired at testHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Questions about V61 DHC

Does V61 DHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V61 DHC is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V61 DHC?
The MOT on V61 DHC is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V61 DHC done?
V61 DHC was recorded at 1,153 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025.
Has V61 DHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V61 DHC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on V61 DHC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V61 DHC find?
V61 DHC passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing in tread.

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