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Y717 GLG

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,474 mi
Last recorded7,474 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 GLG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 7,474 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 7,181 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 6,938 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 6,661 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 6,661 miles

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 6,519 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 6,360 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 6,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 5,952 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 5,952 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 5,816 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 5,667 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 5,503 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 5,200 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 4,838 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 4,556 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 4,151 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 3,717 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 3,226 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 2,872 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 2,179 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 953 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Throttle sticking - not returning smoothly

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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Y717 GLG is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 Y717 GLG, 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 Y717 GLG registered?

Y717 GLG is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y717 GLG safe to buy?

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