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W894 NRL

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,276 mi
Last recorded55,276 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D627,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW894 NRL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 55,276 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 55,236 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,248 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

drive chain split link fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2019 54,245 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

drive chain split link fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,008 miles

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

light pitting on forks

small cracks on rear tyre

front tyre needs replacing

Pass 9 Jul 2011 50,438 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 50,423 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,294 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear suspension slightly firm

Pass 19 Jun 2009

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,865 miles

advise surface corroshion to frame and swing arm

Pass 29 May 2007 28,641 miles

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

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

advise rear sprocket cush drive has some play

Pass 25 May 2006 23,444 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D6?

Based on 2,574 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
789
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Drive chain excessively loose 32
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 27
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 27
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W894 NRL is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 27,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EX500-D6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W894 NRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W894 NRL is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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