CarVerify

Free Car Check

W165 SJB

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,682 mi
Last recorded39,682 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 SJB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
View full Kawasaki EX500-D7 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 39,682 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 39,675 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 39,376 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 39,161 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 36,624 miles

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

Front Brake lever bent but fully functional

Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,585 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,578 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,981 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 33,357 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 33,223 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,105 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,269 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,457 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,428 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 18,818 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 6,409 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
Full Kawasaki EX500-D7 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W165 SJB is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 W165 SJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W165 SJB?

You can check the full history of W165 SJB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W165 SJB registered?

W165 SJB is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W165 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W165 SJB shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W165 SJB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W165 SJB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.