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Y229 FOB

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,425 mi
Last recorded30,425 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 FOB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 30,425 miles

engine oil leek

Fail 1 May 2026 30,427 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

engine oil leek

Pass 25 Apr 2025 29,413 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 28,461 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 28,110 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 27,712 miles

Both tyres slightly perished.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 27,326 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 27,315 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 26,792 miles

CLUTCH LEVER END SNAPPED OFF *STILL ABLE TO OPERATE CORRECTLY*

Fail 3 Jun 2017 26,763 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam Pass light inop (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Noisy when rotated (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 25,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 24,107 miles

offside front indicator lense missing but is amber in colour and secure

Pass 10 May 2014 22,502 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 20,638 miles

front brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Apr 2012 18,654 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,342 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 May 2010 14,464 miles

slight fuel leake

Pass 2 May 2009 12,705 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 10,448 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 8,373 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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Y229 FOB is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y229 FOB, 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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Y229 FOB is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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