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Y657 FOD

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,341 mi
Last recorded32,341 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY657 FOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 32,341 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 32,341 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 26,341 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

cracking on sidewall rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2012 26,338 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

cracking on side wall rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2011 25,940 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 May 2011 25,940 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 May 2010 25,590 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 May 2009 24,070 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 May 2009 24,070 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,623 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,595 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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Y657 FOD 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 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 Y657 FOD, 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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Y657 FOD is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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