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W281 NFF

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,355 mi
Last recorded21,355 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 NFF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2011 21,355 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,355 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,432 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 32,432 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,964 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 27,884 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 27,884 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,409 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
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W281 NFF is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W281 NFF, 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 W281 NFF registered?

W281 NFF is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W281 NFF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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