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Y977 RNV

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,103 mi
Last recorded6,103 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY977 RNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 6,103 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 5,635 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 5,635 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2009 5,110 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 3,706 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 3,166 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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Y977 RNV is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y977 RNV, 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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Y977 RNV is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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