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K500 DEX

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

34,161 mi
Last recorded34,161 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 DEX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 34,161 miles

Front tyre cracking no cords showing

Pass 11 Apr 2022 33,200 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre cut but no cords can be seen

Pass 22 Apr 2021 32,434 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 31,511 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 31,290 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 May 2018 31,254 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 30,477 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 29,422 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 28,732 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 28,725 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 27,474 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 27,474 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,447 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,389 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 27,839 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 27,356 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2006 27,337 miles

Lower Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES ARE STICKING SLIGHTLY.

Fail 1 Jun 2006 27,330 miles

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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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K500 DEX is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 19,019 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 K500 DEX, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K500 DEX is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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