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W368 NJC

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,108 mi
Last recorded33,108 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW368 NJC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,108 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 33,108 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,715 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 27,715 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,465 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 17,883 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 17,883 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

handle bars not in line with front wheel

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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W368 NJC is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W368 NJC, 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 W368 NJC registered?

W368 NJC is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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