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V359 DSN

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,173 mi
Last recorded33,173 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV359 DSN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 33,173 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 32,885 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 32,008 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 30,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 29,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 22,155 miles

OIL LEAK ON FINAL DRIVE

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened dog legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 22,040 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

OIL LEAK ON FINAL DRIVE

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened dog legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 17,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 May 2018 17,761 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess cush drive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2017 13,735 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 13,242 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 12,322 miles
Pass 18 May 2014 8,046 miles
Fail 18 May 2014 8,046 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 5,795 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 5,771 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 5,124 miles

Rear tyre requires replacement soon

Pass 2 Apr 2009 4,522 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 3,909 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 3,836 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 3,804 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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V359 DSN is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V359 DSN, 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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V359 DSN is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 15 January 2000.

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