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Y702 RDF

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,124 mi
Last recorded30,124 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY702 RDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 30,124 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 30,124 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

o/s chain adjuster loose

o/s horn insecure

side stand insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2013 27,572 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 27,572 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 22,498 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,252 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 20,379 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,907 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 9,307 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 3,444 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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Y702 RDF is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y702 RDF, 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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Y702 RDF is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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