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Y152 DJO

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,655 mi
Last recorded16,655 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 DJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 16,655 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 15,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 15,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 15,183 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower shock mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 15,174 miles

Corrosion at upper and lower mounting points rear shock

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Slight corrosion rear swingarm

Pass 8 Aug 2015 15,106 miles

light corrosion lower frame

slight brake grabe rear brake

slight play rear swing arm

Pass 15 Aug 2014 15,106 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

slight play rear suspension

Pass 21 Aug 2013 15,105 miles

rear brake indicating slight grab

slight play rear suspension upper mount

Pass 10 Sep 2012 14,934 miles

exhaust downpipe deteriorated

fairing mounting broken

front and rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

rusty rear suspension components

slight exhaust leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,696 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 14,609 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 14,609 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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Y152 DJO is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y152 DJO, 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 Y152 DJO registered?

Y152 DJO is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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