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Y501 HTX

2001 Kawasaki ZX900-E1

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

24,203 mi
Last recorded24,203 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX900-E116,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 HTX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX900-E1
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 24,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 23,727 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 23,722 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2022 23,021 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021
Pass 6 Jun 2020
Fail 2 Jun 2020

Front Wheel excessively damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure rear link pipe and silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Riders seat insecure front seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively front brake binding but not in excess (floor test) (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper rear grab rail not fully secured due to snapped bolt

Pass 8 Feb 2019
Pass 30 Jun 2016
Pass 13 Jun 2015
Pass 30 May 2014
Fail 30 May 2014

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 31 May 2013

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2012

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012
Pass 9 May 2011

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX900-E1?

Based on 1,484 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
709
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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Y501 HTX is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX900-E1 in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX900-E1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 16,879 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 ZX900-E1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y501 HTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX900-E1 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX900-E1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y501 HTX registered?

Y501 HTX is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX900-E1, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y501 HTX safe to buy?

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