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Y435 OVN

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,456 mi
Last recorded30,456 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY435 OVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,456 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 28,079 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Centre Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,365 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 23,246 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Jul 2014 20,395 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 19,778 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 19,778 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,669 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 19,669 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 17,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,355 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,766 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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Y435 OVN is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y435 OVN, 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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Y435 OVN is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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