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Y199 GNY

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,015 mi
Last recorded24,015 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 GNY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2015 24,015 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 24,015 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 22,814 miles

Centre Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 22,814 miles

Centre Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 21,474 miles

Centre Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 20,813 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,577 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 17,577 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 15,933 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 15,993 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,942 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 13,731 miles

slight dragging on front brake front tyre on wear bars

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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Y199 GNY 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 66.7%.

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 Y199 GNY, 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 Y199 GNY registered?

Y199 GNY is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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