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W896 DWC

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,370 mi
Last recorded49,370 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 DWC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 49,370 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 49,344 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 49,220 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 49,202 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,507 miles

front side light not working

Pass 14 May 2014 45,414 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

no nos plate light

Pass 10 May 2013 37,846 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 34,262 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 32,713 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,272 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 27,708 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 26,331 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 21,605 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 21,599 miles

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

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,262 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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W896 DWC is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W896 DWC, 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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W896 DWC is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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