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W952 ULB

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,790 mi
Last recorded33,790 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW952 ULB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 33,790 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 31,167 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,104 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,277 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,639 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Jul 2012 23,639 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,098 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,071 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 20,835 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,781 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,260 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 20,260 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 17,416 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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W952 ULB is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W952 ULB, 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 W952 ULB registered?

W952 ULB is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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