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Y425 DCY

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,770 mi
Last recorded17,770 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 DCY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 17,770 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 14,349 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 14,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 11,651 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 10,600 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 10,196 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 9,539 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 7,776 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 7,050 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 7,045 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 6,742 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 6,354 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 5,863 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 5,490 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 5,174 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 5,049 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 4,830 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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Y425 DCY is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y425 DCY, 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 Y425 DCY registered?

Y425 DCY is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 8 July 2001.

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