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X38 TAO

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,495 mi
Last recorded24,495 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 TAO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,495 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 24,494 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,692 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 20,672 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 17,177 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,277 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 12,319 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 8,275 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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X38 TAO is a 2001 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 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 X38 TAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X38 TAO registered?

X38 TAO is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X38 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X38 TAO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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