MOT Status
ValidMileage
45,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rocker arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D7?
Based on 4,825 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W838 OCD is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W838 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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What year was W838 OCD registered?
W838 OCD is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W838 OCD safe to buy?
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