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Y897 HWT

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,413 mi
Last recorded26,413 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 HWT
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,413 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,368 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,682 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 16,308 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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Y897 HWT is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y897 HWT, 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 Y897 HWT registered?

Y897 HWT is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y897 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y897 HWT shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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