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WX51 LRA

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

32,659 mi
Last recorded32,659 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 LRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 32,659 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 32,538 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 32,444 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 31,219 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,241 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 28,360 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,557 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 27,536 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 24,003 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 21,880 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,764 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,495 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,146 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,454 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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WX51 LRA is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LRA, 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 LRA is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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