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Y79 ABC

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

28,757 mi
Last recorded28,757 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 ABC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,757 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 28,690 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,914 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 19,832 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 19,832 miles

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

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,465 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 11,870 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 6,606 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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Y79 ABC 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 Y79 ABC, 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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Y79 ABC is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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