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Y84 XBV

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,602 mi
Last recorded10,602 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY84 XBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 10,602 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 10,602 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 10,020 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 8,232 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 7,146 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 7,146 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 6,808 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 6,466 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 6,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 6,157 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 6,047 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 5,770 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 5,633 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 5,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 4,061 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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Y84 XBV is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y84 XBV, 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 Y84 XBV registered?

Y84 XBV is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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