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WX51 JZA

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,366 mi
Last recorded24,366 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 JZA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 24,366 miles

Central Rear Upper Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 24,366 miles

Central Rear Upper Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 24,207 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 24,207 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 24,084 miles

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 23,737 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 23,572 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2011 22,714 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 21,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 17,785 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 17,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,626 miles

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

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

slightly binding front brake

Pass 14 Oct 2005 16,590 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 16,539 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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WX51 JZA is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WX51 JZA, 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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WX51 JZA is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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