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Y288 EBB

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

5,825 mi
Last recorded5,825 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 EBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 5,825 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 5,621 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 5,388 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 5,342 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 5,342 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 5,320 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 5,132 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 4,701 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 4,447 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 4,298 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 4,154 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 4,085 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 4,004 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 3,946 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 3,944 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 3,820 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 3,581 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 3,501 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 3,174 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 2,952 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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Y288 EBB 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 95%.

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 Y288 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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What year was Y288 EBB registered?

Y288 EBB is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y288 EBB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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