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V938 DYJ

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

22,468 mi
Last recorded22,468 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D718,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 DYJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 22,468 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 22,468 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 22,215 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 22,215 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 21,247 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 20,610 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 20,204 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

rear cush drive rubber badly worn

Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,411 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 17,590 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 17,590 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 16,047 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 15,990 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 15,977 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 15,977 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 15,944 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 15,944 miles

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

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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V938 DYJ is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V938 DYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V938 DYJ registered?

V938 DYJ is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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