MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
rear tyre side walls slightly perished.
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)
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.
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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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What year was Y973 XEW registered?
Y973 XEW is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 4 May 2001.
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