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W998 TNV

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,027 mi
Last recorded35,027 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 TNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 35,027 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 34,609 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 34,588 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 34,471 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 34,331 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 33,970 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear cracking on sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2017 33,661 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,174 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 32,616 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 30,591 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 30,582 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

number plate light inop

Fail 15 May 2014 30,574 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls have superficual cracking

rear numberplate lamp not working

Pass 10 May 2013 29,338 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Minor perishing on front tyre sidewalls and between tread blocks.

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

no rear number plate light

Fail 30 Apr 2013 29,338 miles

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

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Minor perishing on front tyre sidewalls and between tread blocks.

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

no rear number plate light

Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,593 miles

rear cush drive rubbers worn

throttle will need attention soon

Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,281 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,990 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,423 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,501 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,688 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 24,688 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 18,539 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 18,539 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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W998 TNV is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W998 TNV, 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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W998 TNV is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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