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W985 BOV

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,720 mi
Last recorded2,720 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 BOV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2025 2,720 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 2,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 2,196 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 1,774 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 1,760 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 1,751 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 1,465 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 1,254 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 1,200 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 1,106 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 691 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 688 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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W985 BOV 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 100%.

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 W985 BOV, 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 W985 BOV registered?

W985 BOV is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W985 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W985 BOV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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