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OY02 YJL

2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,597 mi
Last recorded20,597 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D716,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 YJL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 20,597 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 20,597 miles

Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component has excessive wear or free play (5.3.3 (d))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 13,336 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 13,168 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 12,790 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 11,427 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 11,427 miles

Direction indicators not working all 4 on continuaus (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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OY02 YJL is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 16,343 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 OY02 YJL, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY02 YJL is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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