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W494 EUB

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,706 mi
Last recorded79,706 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 EUB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 79,706 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 79,706 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,064 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 76,977 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2011 74,514 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 74,514 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 73,000 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,459 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,443 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,392 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 43,390 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 28,651 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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W494 EUB is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W494 EUB, 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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W494 EUB is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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