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Y299 NTW

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,931 mi
Last recorded27,931 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 NTW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,931 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 26,457 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,814 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 23,810 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,064 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 17,608 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 17,604 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 14,470 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 13,605 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever lightly rubbing (3.2.A1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 13,605 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever lightly rubbing (3.2.A1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 12,617 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Offside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

oil is over full

Pass 8 Aug 2008 11,956 miles

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

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 8,422 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 5,898 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 2,421 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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Y299 NTW is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y299 NTW, 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 Y299 NTW registered?

Y299 NTW is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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