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Y503 WEW

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,590 mi
Last recorded54,590 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY503 WEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 54,590 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear nail in tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2020 54,571 miles

Offside Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside nearside switch control unit loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

belly pan loose

Fail 21 Mar 2020 54,554 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 51,110 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 44,926 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 39,317 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 36,439 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

steering is slightly out of alignment

Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,395 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 33,393 miles

tight spots in drive chain

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 33,393 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

tight spots in drive chain

Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,321 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,077 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 3 Apr 2010 33,077 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Centre Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

number plate light n/w

Pass 12 Apr 2008 32,962 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 32,911 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 32,707 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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Y503 WEW is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y503 WEW, 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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Y503 WEW is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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