Kawasaki EX500-D7

Purple · Petrol · 2001 · 498 cc

Y231 NLNMOT history

Y231 NLN is a purple petrol Kawasaki EX500-D7 first used on 22 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 17,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
17,894 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 NLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
EX500-D7
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 NLN was last recorded at 17,894 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,285 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
609 miles
Average per year
486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,894 miles
  • 2025 – 17,285 miles
  • 2024 – 16,996 miles
  • 2023 – 16,981 miles
  • 2022 – 16,938 miles
  • 2021 – 16,933 miles
  • 2015 – 16,915 miles
  • 2012 – 13,246 miles
  • 2011 – 12,253 miles
  • 2010 – 11,814 miles
  • 2009 – 10,962 miles
  • 2008 – 10,088 miles
  • 2007 – 9,294 miles
  • 2006 – 8,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,894 miles
  • AdvisoryCush drive rubbers worn.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,894 miles (+609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    17,894 miles
    Test number
    802696822564
    • AdvisoryCush drive rubbers worn.

  2. Pass17,285 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    17,285 miles
    Test number
    727034966938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass16,996 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    16,996 miles
    Test number
    872125956364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass16,981 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    16,981 miles
    Test number
    490714534375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass16,938 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    16,938 miles
    Test number
    534496467585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,933 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    16,933 miles
    Test number
    646910723503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,915 miles (+2,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    16,915 miles
    Test number
    629852284747
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  8. Pass14,055 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,055 miles
    Test number
    837951995048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,246 miles (+993)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    13,246 miles
    Test number
    217980862104
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
    • NoteClutch lever bent

  10. Pass12,253 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    12,253 miles
    Test number
    608359051166
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

  11. Fail12,253 miles (+439)2 dangerous2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,253 miles
    Test number
    169778751159
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • DangerousRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
    • FailureExhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • FailureSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

  12. Pass11,814 miles (+852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    11,814 miles
    Test number
    913310260186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  13. Pass10,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    10,962 miles
    Test number
    391397649117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail10,962 miles (+874)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,962 miles
    Test number
    640192249173
    • FailureRear Drive belt sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

  15. Pass10,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,088 miles
    Test number
    950489148190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail10,088 miles (+794)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,088 miles
    Test number
    262754038452
    • DangerousRear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureOffside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

  17. Pass9,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    9,294 miles
    Test number
    214632737423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail9,294 miles (+1,163)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,294 miles
    Test number
    840651037154
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • NoteCush drive rubbers worn

  19. Pass8,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    8,131 miles
    Test number
    911108736132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 NLN

Does Y231 NLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y231 NLN is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y231 NLN?
The MOT on Y231 NLN is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y231 NLN done?
Y231 NLN was recorded at 17,894 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 486 miles a year.
Has Y231 NLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 NLN has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2011.
Has the mileage on Y231 NLN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y231 NLN find?
Y231 NLN passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: cush drive rubbers worn..

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