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Y57 DCH

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,178 mi
Last recorded32,178 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 DCH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 32,178 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,017 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,765 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 30,765 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,367 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 26,422 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 15,516 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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Y57 DCH is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y57 DCH, 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 Y57 DCH registered?

Y57 DCH is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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