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V172 EBA

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,855 mi
Last recorded23,855 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 EBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 23,855 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 23,125 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 23,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 21,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 21,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 21,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 20,290 miles

Front tyre has slight cracking to tread area

Offside Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced swing arm adjuster (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 19,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 18,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 17,385 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 16,385 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 16,385 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 15,339 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 15,322 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 12,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 10,535 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 9,590 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 8,955 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 7,572 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 7,570 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 7,568 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 7,476 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 7,283 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 6,962 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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V172 EBA is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V172 EBA, 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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V172 EBA is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 22 January 2000.

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