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W82 SES

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,766 mi
Last recorded25,766 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW82 SES
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 25,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively lower swingarm linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 24,434 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 22,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 21,294 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 20,074 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively rear sprocket cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush rear shock (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 19,014 miles

Nearside Rear Slight play in drive cushion in rear hub

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Next to bump stop mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 18,843 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 18,378 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 18,320 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 18,313 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 18,313 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 18,258 miles

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

rear suspension is slightly stiff

Fail 12 Jul 2007 18,258 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

rear suspension is slightly stiff

Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,219 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear suspension is slightly stiff

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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W82 SES is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W82 SES, 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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W82 SES is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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