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Y391 HGY

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,994 mi
Last recorded40,994 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY391 HGY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,994 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2011 40,076 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,579 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 38,579 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Upper Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,823 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 35,217 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,059 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 30,059 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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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Y391 HGY is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y391 HGY, 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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Y391 HGY is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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