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Y879 AEX

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,881 mi
Last recorded33,881 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 AEX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 33,881 miles

Cush drive rubbers worn

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

Speedo cable too long

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 33,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective Can't check key doesn't fit (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 31,722 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 May 2018 31,678 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 27,972 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 27,972 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lense missing (1.5.1b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

headbearings tight lock to lock

number plate light not working

Pass 23 Apr 2016 25,866 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,010 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 24,010 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 20,918 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 17,715 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 11,693 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 10,385 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 8,539 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 7,606 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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Y879 AEX 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 73.3%.

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 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 Y879 AEX, 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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Y879 AEX is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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