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X487 XNG

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

19,549 mi
Last recorded19,549 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX487 XNG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 19,549 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 19,462 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 19,184 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 18,816 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 17,846 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 17,554 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 17,541 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 17,541 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 15,925 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 14,117 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 12,400 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 12,380 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 11,569 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 11,096 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 10,908 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 9,627 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 8,746 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 8,104 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 7,668 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 7,193 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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X487 XNG is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 X487 XNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X487 XNG registered?

X487 XNG is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 11 October 2000.

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