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Y277 EBB

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,683 mi
Last recorded29,683 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY277 EBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 29,683 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 29,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at front manifold to head . (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 28,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 27,234 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 27,234 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Mar 2016 26,493 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded lower shocker mtn (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 23,365 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 23,365 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,640 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,810 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,307 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 19,278 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,278 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 15,787 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 15,787 miles

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

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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Y277 EBB is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y277 EBB, 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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Y277 EBB is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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