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Y433 NLL

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,267 mi
Last recorded9,267 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY433 NLL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 9,267 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 8,918 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 8,918 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 8,722 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 8,722 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 8,158 miles

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT MOVEMENT EVIDENT IN BOTTOM SHOCK MOUNT. UP/DOWN MOVEMENT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 8,157 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 8,157 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 7,089 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 7,089 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 6,946 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 6,946 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 6,654 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 6,654 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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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Y433 NLL is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y433 NLL, 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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Y433 NLL is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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