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W131 MTL

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,725 mi
Last recorded3,725 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 MTL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 3,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 14,606 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 14,517 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 13,402 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 11,978 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 11,978 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2008 10,335 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 10,335 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 7,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 6,301 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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W131 MTL is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W131 MTL, 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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What year was W131 MTL registered?

W131 MTL is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W131 MTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W131 MTL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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