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W524 XFM

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,099 mi
Last recorded34,099 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW524 XFM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 34,099 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 34,099 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,536 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 30,443 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 30,436 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 28,860 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 28,361 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 28,361 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

side stand insecure

Pass 31 May 2012 27,929 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 27,091 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 25,886 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 25,883 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,924 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,054 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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W524 XFM is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W524 XFM, 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 W524 XFM registered?

W524 XFM is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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