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Y247 MBW

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,390 mi
Last recorded33,390 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY247 MBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 33,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 33,390 miles

Front Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 32,910 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 32,082 miles

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 30,446 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,412 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 28,245 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,104 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,978 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,503 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 20,210 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 17,739 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,616 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,062 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 15,033 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 12,456 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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Y247 MBW is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y247 MBW, 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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Y247 MBW is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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