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Y162 TUK

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,309 mi
Last recorded46,309 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 TUK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 46,309 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 46,309 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate margin less than minimun requirement of 11mm (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,070 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

engine oil not showing in the glass very low

Fail 22 Mar 2018 43,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

engine oil not showing in the glass very low

Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,115 miles

Central Lower engine oil low

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,213 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,910 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,668 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 30,668 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,978 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 27,950 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 27,950 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,781 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,586 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,207 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,642 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 21,137 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 18,503 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 28,777 miles

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

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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Y162 TUK is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y162 TUK, 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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Y162 TUK is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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