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W851 EWL

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,228 mi
Last recorded30,228 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 EWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 30,228 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 29,938 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 28,597 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 28,597 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced fork leg bolts missing (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2015 22,362 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 18,738 miles

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

rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 22 Feb 2014 18,728 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2013 17,625 miles

front brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Feb 2013 17,622 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 17,589 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 17,561 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 17,333 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 17,333 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 16,925 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 16,701 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 16,701 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 14,986 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 13,510 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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W851 EWL is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W851 EWL, 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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W851 EWL is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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