MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
SLIGHTLY REDUCED DAMPING EFFECT ON REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated BOTTOM BUSHES (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Centre Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Centre Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D7?
Based on 4,825 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X979 HLN is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 X979 HLN, 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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What year was X979 HLN registered?
X979 HLN is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 29 September 2000.
Is X979 HLN safe to buy?
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