MOT Status
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28,893 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
rear drive/cush rubber slightly worn
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
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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
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
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D7?
Based on 4,825 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.
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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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What year was Y494 TEH registered?
Y494 TEH is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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