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X979 HLN

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,073 mi
Last recorded31,073 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 HLN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 31,073 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 31,073 miles

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 28,979 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 28,979 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2016 28,979 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 28,681 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,992 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,890 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 25,885 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,930 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 24,938 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,262 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,365 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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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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X979 HLN is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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