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X887 AWG

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

30,915 mi
Last recorded30,915 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX887 AWG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 30,915 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,753 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 30,412 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 29,187 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear brake judder.suggest overhaul calliper,and check run out? on disc.

righthand rear footrest missing.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,900 miles

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

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

Front side light not working

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 22,900 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front side light not working

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

speedo cable fouling front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,614 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 18,614 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 18,614 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 6 May 2010 18,053 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 18,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 16,936 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 16,936 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 16,649 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 16,649 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 14,125 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,125 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 14,104 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 12,513 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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X887 AWG is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X887 AWG, 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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What year was X887 AWG registered?

X887 AWG is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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