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Y322 FVW

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,151 mi
Last recorded31,151 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY322 FVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 31,151 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 31,120 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 31,083 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,891 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

some marks in front inner leg tubes

Fail 14 Mar 2016 29,891 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

some marks in front inner leg tubes

Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,839 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 29,839 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 29,659 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 28,637 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

near side foot peg damaged

off side part of fairing damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2010 28,637 miles

near side foot peg damaged

off side part of fairing damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2009 27,330 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 27,301 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,048 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 24,697 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 23,521 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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Y322 FVW 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 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 Y322 FVW, 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 Y322 FVW registered?

Y322 FVW is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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