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Y831 FTT

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,908 mi
Last recorded13,908 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 FTT
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 13,908 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 13,908 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 13,907 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 12,295 miles

rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jun 2008 9,503 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,106 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 6,089 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 6,169 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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Y831 FTT 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 62.5%.

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 Y831 FTT, 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 Y831 FTT registered?

Y831 FTT is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 21 July 2001.

Is Y831 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y831 FTT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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