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Y728 HGW

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,418 mi
Last recorded27,418 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY728 HGW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,418 miles

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

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear suspension slightly siff in operation.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,393 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 27,393 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,612 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 21,888 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 21,144 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,144 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 20,861 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,861 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 20,386 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 20,836 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

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

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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Y728 HGW 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 63.6%.

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 Y728 HGW, 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 Y728 HGW registered?

Y728 HGW is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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