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X89 GJU

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,705 mi
Last recorded30,705 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX89 GJU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 30,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 48,880 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 48,880 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Spindle nut split pin missing (6.2.1h)

Pass 24 May 2017 42,727 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,143 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,266 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 33,874 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 33,807 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 29,614 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,385 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 19,207 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,207 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 16,280 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

rear sprocket hub damper worn

speedo cable required

Pass 27 Apr 2009 16,280 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

rear sprocket hub damper worn

speedo cable required

Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,583 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 8,754 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 7,882 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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X89 GJU is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X89 GJU, 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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X89 GJU is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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