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V155 JDW

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,912 mi
Last recorded31,912 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D718,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV155 JDW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,912 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 30,699 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 30,673 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 30,673 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 30,230 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 30,230 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,125 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 27,647 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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V155 JDW is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 18,357 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 V155 JDW, 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 27 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 V155 JDW registered?

V155 JDW is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 2 November 1999.

Is V155 JDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V155 JDW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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