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Y873 KDK

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,989 mi
Last recorded22,989 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 KDK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 22,989 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2015 22,943 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 24,321 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 22,704 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 22,446 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 21,257 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,048 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,508 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 17,506 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 17,495 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,883 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 12,614 miles

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Pass 21 Feb 2007 11,512 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 11,512 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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Y873 KDK is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y873 KDK, 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 Y873 KDK registered?

Y873 KDK is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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