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LF51 FLE

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

46,333 mi
Last recorded46,333 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 FLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 46,333 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 44,202 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 44,194 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 41,645 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 41,636 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 37,658 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 37,649 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 33,072 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 33,061 miles

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

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Clutch lever worn on pivot

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

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

Rear cush drive rubber bushes worn to excess

Rear tyre showing signs of age / side wall perished

The rear brake pedal required a tremendous amount of effort to gain a reasonable brake reading on the brake roller test

Front brake caliper not releasing after aplication

Pass 22 Oct 2011 31,013 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

rear cush assembly worn

Fail 20 Oct 2011 31,013 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

rear cush assembly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 27,889 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,615 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 26,527 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 22,561 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Nov 2006 20,149 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2006 20,136 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D7?

Based on 4,825 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 55
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 41
Drive chain excessively loose 41
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LF51 FLE is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 16,023 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 EX500-D7 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF51 FLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D7 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF51 FLE is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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