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MU51 MKN

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,759 mi
Last recorded20,759 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 MKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 20,759 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 20,757 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 20,724 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 20,657 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has a flat spot misshapped (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play link arm lower bush (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 19,950 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 19,890 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 19,879 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 19,774 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 17,437 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 14,692 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 14,692 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2008 11,675 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 9,560 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 9,032 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 8,181 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 8,181 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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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MU51 MKN is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MU51 MKN, 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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MU51 MKN is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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