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W968 OFG

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,873 mi
Last recorded38,873 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 OFG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 38,873 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 38,873 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,922 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 32,377 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 27,562 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 22,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,199 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 11,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

front tyre worn

swing arm rusted

Pass 23 Jul 2011 11,707 miles

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

front tyre worn

swing arm rusted

Pass 11 Jul 2007 11,385 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 11,385 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2006 10,379 miles

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

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

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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W968 OFG is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W968 OFG, 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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W968 OFG is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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