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W153 KBE

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,579 mi
Last recorded45,579 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 KBE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,579 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,598 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 38,598 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,192 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 23,222 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 23,222 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2009 14,777 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 14,777 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 8,307 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 8,299 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 8,292 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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W153 KBE is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W153 KBE, 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 W153 KBE registered?

W153 KBE is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 8 April 2000.

Is W153 KBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W153 KBE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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