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X628 HJM

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

18,984 mi
Last recorded18,984 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX628 HJM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 18,984 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end can (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 18,981 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 15,761 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 15,759 miles

Central Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 12,593 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 12,581 miles

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

Stop lamp not working off front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

wiring hanging down from front

Pass 11 Feb 2022 7,309 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 7,309 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake light (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 7,005 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 7,000 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 6,955 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 6,768 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 6,218 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 5,454 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 4,582 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 4,430 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 4,430 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2007 3,001 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 3,001 miles

Offside Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 31 May 2006 2,784 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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X628 HJM 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 65%.

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 X628 HJM, 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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X628 HJM is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 18 November 2000.

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