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W218 DWU

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,820 mi
Last recorded18,820 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 DWU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 18,820 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 18,820 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,119 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 15,248 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 15,246 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 15,220 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 15,064 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 14,398 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 14,398 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 10,524 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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W218 DWU is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue 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 W218 DWU, 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

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What year was W218 DWU registered?

W218 DWU is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W218 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W218 DWU 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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