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W603 DWY

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,460 mi
Last recorded13,460 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW603 DWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2016 13,460 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

allover corrosion

bodywork damage

Pass 16 Sep 2015 13,105 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 12,969 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 11,788 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 11,788 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 11,419 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 11,419 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 10,263 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 7,229 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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W603 DWY is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W603 DWY, 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 W603 DWY registered?

W603 DWY is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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