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W459 GUM

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

11,600 mi
Last recorded11,600 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 GUM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 11,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 11,308 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 11,060 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 11,060 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2023 10,569 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 10,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 9,458 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 9,166 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 9,080 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 9,003 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 8,728 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 8,264 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 8,264 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 8,116 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 7,943 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 7,668 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 7,528 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 7,412 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 7,187 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 5,304 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 4,635 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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W459 GUM is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 W459 GUM, 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 W459 GUM registered?

W459 GUM is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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