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X831 BAJ

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

30,252 mi
Last recorded30,252 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX831 BAJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 30,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 30,252 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning worse on left hand lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) split pin missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,252 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive stiff (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,252 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 30,252 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 28,041 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 28,041 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,847 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 27,847 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,993 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,702 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 24,684 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,211 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 16,970 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 14,651 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 13,051 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 13,051 miles

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

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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X831 BAJ is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X831 BAJ, 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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X831 BAJ is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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