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X897 HJA

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,382 mi
Last recorded25,382 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 HJA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 25,382 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 25,382 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 24,673 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 24,654 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 23,780 miles

Nearside fairing slightly loose near side.

Fail 28 May 2021 23,770 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside fairing slightly loose near side.

Pass 2 Jun 2020 21,924 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 21,727 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 21,727 miles

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 21,632 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 21,632 miles

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 20,219 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 17,573 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 17,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 17,202 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,333 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 16,200 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 15,960 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,314 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 15,221 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 13,934 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 13,680 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 11,499 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 11,499 miles

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

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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X897 HJA is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X897 HJA, 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 X897 HJA registered?

X897 HJA is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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