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W543 VGO

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,818 mi
Last recorded59,818 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D627,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 VGO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 59,818 miles

Front Fork leg badly pitted

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some corrosion on frame and swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 59,811 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose Play in bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Fork leg badly pitted

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some corrosion on frame and swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 58,788 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 57,427 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 56,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 56,174 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension operation poor, movement is stiff and sticking down

Fail 23 Oct 2021 18,870 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 54,361 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 54,343 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2019 53,475 miles

Rear Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 53,468 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect rear shock sticking down (poss monoshock) (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2018 52,580 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

rear brake disc slightly dirty

Pass 10 May 2017 50,923 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 50,916 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 49,136 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 46,919 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,238 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 25 Jul 2012 41,744 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 39,468 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,128 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 35,267 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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W543 VGO is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W543 VGO, 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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W543 VGO is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 11 March 2000.

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