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W538 EWL

2000 Kawasaki Ex

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,070 mi
Last recorded42,070 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 EWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 42,070 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 38,897 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Dink in front wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 37,973 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable Offside handle bar bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Dink in front wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 30,322 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 30,322 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 28,349 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 28,311 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 26,939 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 26,300 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex?

Based on 15,662 MOT tests across 2,443 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
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W538 EWL is a 2000 Kawasaki Ex in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W538 EWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 26 years old, this Kawasaki Ex is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W538 EWL registered?

W538 EWL is a 2000 Kawasaki Ex, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W538 EWL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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