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Y382 OWC

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,809 mi
Last recorded23,809 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY382 OWC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 23,809 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 142 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 140 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 7 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Suspension modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 22,521 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 22,521 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 21,361 miles

BOTH TYRE PRESSURES LOW .

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

Fail 26 May 2017 21,361 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly Not closing off after release (6.2.1f)

BOTH TYRE PRESSURES LOW .

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 19,505 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 18,625 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 18,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 14,431 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 13,982 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 12,192 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 108,289 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 8,734 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 7,722 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 6,606 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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Y382 OWC is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y382 OWC, 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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Y382 OWC is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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