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W976 VHB

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,905 mi
Last recorded21,905 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW976 VHB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 21,905 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 21,905 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 21,901 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,491 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 19,491 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

clutch lever tight

Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,063 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 17,063 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 4 Jun 2007 14,201 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 12 May 2006 14,173 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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W976 VHB is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W976 VHB, 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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W976 VHB is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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