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Y897 XJE

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,390 mi
Last recorded42,390 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 XJE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 42,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 35,750 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 35,336 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 32,028 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 32,028 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 30,910 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 29,582 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,759 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 28,102 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,573 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 25,079 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,451 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 21,681 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,626 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 15,978 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 12,974 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 10,382 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 XJE is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

Y897 XJE is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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