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W834 OCD

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,759 mi
Last recorded44,759 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW834 OCD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 44,759 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 44,759 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,664 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,197 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 38,584 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 38,563 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

front and rear brake discs scored

rear reg plate lamp inop

Pass 3 May 2014 37,387 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 37,387 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,251 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,497 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,622 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 May 2009 28,642 miles

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

rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 11 May 2009 28,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,677 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,016 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,114 miles

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

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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W834 OCD is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W834 OCD, 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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W834 OCD is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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