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SN51 LCA

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,068 mi
Last recorded31,068 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 LCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 31,068 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 29,961 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak Coolant leaking from water pump area ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 29,796 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 27,869 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 27,864 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,246 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 27,242 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,161 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,770 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 25,742 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,715 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 22,024 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 16,749 miles

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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SN51 LCA is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SN51 LCA, 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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SN51 LCA is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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