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Y83 RSO

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,162 mi
Last recorded30,162 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 RSO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,162 miles

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 30,162 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 27,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2009 25,745 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 18,815 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 18,805 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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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Y83 RSO is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y83 RSO, 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 Y83 RSO registered?

Y83 RSO is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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