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Y973 XEW

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,210 mi
Last recorded44,210 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 XEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 44,210 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front front tyre perishing

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 44,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front front tyre perishing

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2023 43,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 40,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 40,475 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 35,951 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 35,949 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 35,415 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 35,415 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 35,317 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 34,937 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,504 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,302 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 33,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,508 miles

rear tyre side walls slightly perished.

Pass 28 Nov 2009 31,716 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,153 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 13,009 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 13,004 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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Y973 XEW is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y973 XEW, 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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Y973 XEW is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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