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Y169 YRS

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

18,755 mi
Last recorded18,755 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 YRS
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 18,755 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 18,743 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,044 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 17,163 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 17,163 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 16,579 miles

no plate light not working

Fail 15 Feb 2013 16,579 miles

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

no plate light not working

Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,071 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 16,023 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,056 miles

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

number plate lamp innoperative

Fail 9 Mar 2011 15,046 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

number plate lamp innoperative

Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,069 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 8,550 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 7,682 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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Y169 YRS is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y169 YRS, 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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Y169 YRS is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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