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X457 KKG

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,118 mi
Last recorded15,118 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX457 KKG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 15,118 miles

Rear VERY SLIGHT BIND

Pass 28 Jan 2012 15,069 miles

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

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

no indicator tell tale but lamps can be see from seated position

Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,653 miles

number plate light not working

Fail 22 Dec 2009 32,642 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,731 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,500 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 27,656 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 27,633 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 25,246 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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X457 KKG is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X457 KKG, 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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X457 KKG is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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