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Y498 AVF

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,103 mi
Last recorded26,103 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 AVF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 26,103 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 26,101 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 25,695 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 25,670 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,544 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 25,544 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,923 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 21,995 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,606 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,911 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,646 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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Y498 AVF is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y498 AVF, 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 Y498 AVF registered?

Y498 AVF is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 23 June 2001.

Is Y498 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y498 AVF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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