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Y231 NLN

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,894 mi
Last recorded17,894 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 NLN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 17,894 miles

Cush drive rubbers worn.

Pass 4 Jul 2025 17,285 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 16,996 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 16,981 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 16,938 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 16,933 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 16,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 14,055 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 13,246 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

clutch lever bent

Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,253 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 12,253 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 11,814 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 10,962 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 10,962 miles

Rear Drive belt sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 28 May 2008 10,088 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 10,088 miles

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Rear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2007 9,294 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 9,294 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 18 May 2006 8,131 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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Y231 NLN is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Purple 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 Y231 NLN, 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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Y231 NLN is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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