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W977 VHR

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,235 mi
Last recorded31,235 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW977 VHR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 31,235 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 31,234 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 30,319 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 23,020 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (rubber drive)

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play

Pass 4 May 2018 14,778 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 12,850 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 12,850 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 10,474 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 10,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 9,368 miles

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

Front tyre slightly worn and mis-shaped

Pass 26 Jul 2012 9,236 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 8,990 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 8,446 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 8,187 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 7,781 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 7,407 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 7,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2005 6,531 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 6,529 miles

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

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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W977 VHR is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W977 VHR, 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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W977 VHR is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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