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Y494 TEH

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,893 mi
Last recorded28,893 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 TEH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 28,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Throttle has freeplay

Fail 13 May 2026 28,884 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock linkage bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Throttle has freeplay

Pass 13 Jun 2025 28,382 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear drive/cush rubber slightly worn

Fail 15 May 2025 28,370 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

speedo not working

Pass 28 Jun 2024 28,103 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 28,103 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Speedo drive cable not in its mounting hole

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Side stand spring hanging down

Pass 29 Jun 2023 27,484 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 27,132 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 26,205 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 25,969 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 25,537 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 23,055 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 23,050 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 23,052 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated bottom link (2.4A.2a(i))

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2015 22,313 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front disc pads slightly coroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 21,246 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 20,238 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 19,299 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,364 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 18,364 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 17,347 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 16,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 16,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,843 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 13,926 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,196 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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Y494 TEH is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y494 TEH, 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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Y494 TEH is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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