MOT Status
ValidMileage
30,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine oil leek
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
engine oil leek
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))
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
CLUTCH LEVER END SNAPPED OFF *STILL ABLE TO OPERATE CORRECTLY*
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)
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))
offside front indicator lense missing but is amber in colour and secure
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
front brake slightly binding
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)
slight fuel leake
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D7?
Based on 4,825 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was Y229 FOB registered?
Y229 FOB is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 12 June 2001.
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