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V979 LMX

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,221 mi
Last recorded26,221 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D718,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 LMX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,221 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,215 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 22,215 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 17,134 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,962 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 10,974 miles

Drive chain slack

Headstock bearings worn

Long travel on rear brake lever

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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V979 LMX is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V979 LMX, 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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What year was V979 LMX registered?

V979 LMX is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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