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V975 HCE

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

20,219 mi
Last recorded20,219 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D627,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV975 HCE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 20,219 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 18,416 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 17,472 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 17,431 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 16,916 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 16,800 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 16,656 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 16,656 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2015 16,608 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 16,517 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 14,852 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,996 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 11,824 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 10,442 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 10,309 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 10,258 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D6?

Based on 2,574 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
789
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Drive chain excessively loose 32
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 27
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 27
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V975 HCE is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 27,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EX500-D6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V975 HCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V975 HCE registered?

V975 HCE is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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