MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D7?
Based on 4,825 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was Y879 AEX registered?
Y879 AEX is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 20 March 2001.
Is Y879 AEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y879 AEX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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