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Y957 FPU

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

616 mi
Last recorded616 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 FPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 616 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 24 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 8 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2014 60 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 12 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 13,011 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 13,011 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 12,674 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 12,633 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2005 12,192 miles

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

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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Y957 FPU is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y957 FPU, 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 Y957 FPU registered?

Y957 FPU is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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