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X963 HLA

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,628 mi
Last recorded47,628 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX963 HLA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,628 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,887 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front brake disc vent holes clogged with brake dust

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc corroded on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,580 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Throtle cables require lubricating or renewing(rough aplication)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 41,576 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Clutch lever pivot worn

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside horn bracket not secure (resting on coolant hose)

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

Throtle cables require lubricating or renewing(rough aplication)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,887 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 38,887 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,235 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,630 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 May 2008 32,279 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 31,217 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,468 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 29,450 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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X963 HLA is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X963 HLA, 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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X963 HLA is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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