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Y831 UKR

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,262 mi
Last recorded53,262 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 UKR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 53,262 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 49,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 49,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 33,103 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 26,359 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 26,208 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 26,144 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 26,049 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 25,975 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 25,930 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 25,930 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,793 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 23,064 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 17,393 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 13,659 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 13,481 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 13,260 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 12,669 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 11,902 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 11,083 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 9,611 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 9,499 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 8,978 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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Y831 UKR is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y831 UKR, 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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Y831 UKR is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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