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Y714 TOJ

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,288 mi
Last recorded24,288 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY714 TOJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 24,288 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 22,238 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 22,170 miles

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 20,083 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

rear brake pedal rubbing slightly on bodywork

Pass 31 Jan 2014 17,258 miles

rear brake pedal rubbing slightly on bodywork

Fail 30 Jan 2014 17,258 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake pedal rubbing slightly on bodywork

Pass 31 Jan 2013 14,943 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 11,255 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 9,988 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 9,988 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 9,527 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,811 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 5,934 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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Y714 TOJ is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y714 TOJ, 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 Y714 TOJ registered?

Y714 TOJ is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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