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W854 OCD

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

32,342 mi
Last recorded32,342 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW854 OCD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 32,342 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 32,342 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 32,232 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Coolant leak

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,727 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 28,787 miles

Front Lower Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Number plate light not working

Dash light not working

Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,743 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 26,581 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,268 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,536 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 22,899 miles

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

clutch lever broken

rear tyre starting to wear

Fail 14 Jan 2006 22,899 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

clutch lever broken

rear tyre starting to wear

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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W854 OCD is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W854 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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W854 OCD is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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