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Y556 OPV

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,209 mi
Last recorded30,209 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 OPV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 30,209 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,616 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 24,508 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 23,545 miles

exhaust blow from manifold

Pass 4 May 2011 22,109 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 22,109 miles

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

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

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

No. Plate Light In-Op

Pass 5 May 2010 20,167 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 18,897 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 16,123 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 13,814 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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Y556 OPV is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y556 OPV, 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 Y556 OPV registered?

Y556 OPV is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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