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V464 DRU

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,940 mi
Last recorded22,940 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D718,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV464 DRU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 22,940 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 22,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 7 Mar 2019 21,554 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 20,012 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 20,012 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 17,771 miles

Advise cush drive worn.

Advise play in linkage

Pass 13 Feb 2016 15,719 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 13,987 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 13,710 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 13,396 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 13,396 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,401 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 11,590 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 11,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 10,089 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 8,425 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 5,786 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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V464 DRU is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 V464 DRU, 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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V464 DRU is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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