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Y408 XNW

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,929 mi
Last recorded58,929 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 XNW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 58,929 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 58,929 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2012 50,244 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,227 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,218 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 38,216 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 31,518 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 31,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 29,488 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 29,488 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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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Y408 XNW is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y408 XNW, 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 Y408 XNW registered?

Y408 XNW is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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