CarVerify

Free Car Check

V261 EWJ

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,111 mi
Last recorded15,111 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 EWJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 15,111 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 14,984 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 12,170 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 10,805 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 10,805 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 10,663 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 10,588 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 10,557 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake caliper operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 10,392 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 10,369 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 10,213 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 10,204 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies from front lever (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 10,136 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 8,593 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 8,593 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2009 7,744 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 5,864 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 4,283 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 4,466 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
Full Kawasaki EX500-D7 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V261 EWJ is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V261 EWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V261 EWJ?

You can check the full history of V261 EWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V261 EWJ registered?

V261 EWJ is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V261 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V261 EWJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V261 EWJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V261 EWJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.