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Y239 GAX

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,872 mi
Last recorded34,872 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 GAX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 34,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipes slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension linkage has slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 34,866 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 34,866 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front stop lamp switch inoperative (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,864 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 33,174 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 32,700 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 32,700 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,738 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,374 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,026 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 27,026 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,315 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 26,315 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,349 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,820 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,752 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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Y239 GAX is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y239 GAX, 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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Y239 GAX is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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