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W679 YKM

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

20,483 mi
Last recorded20,483 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW679 YKM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 20,483 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever pivot has play - incorrect pivot bolt/spacer

Pass 20 Aug 2024 20,452 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 20,312 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 20,312 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 19,980 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 19,976 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm offside tread band (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected revs stick in either lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 19,658 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 19,224 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 19,115 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 19,115 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 18,145 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 18,145 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 18,128 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2009 16,869 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 16,864 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear number plate light cover missing,showing white light to rear of motorcycle.

Fail 1 Aug 2009 16,862 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 16,862 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 May 2008 16,533 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 8,345 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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W679 YKM is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 W679 YKM, 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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W679 YKM is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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