MOT Status
ValidMileage
42,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D7?
Based on 4,825 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y897 XJE safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y897 XJE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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