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W873 ABD

2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,327 mi
Last recorded14,327 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D719,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW873 ABD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 14,327 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,155 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 49,090 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,951 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 47,328 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

gear linkage worn very sloppy

l/h clutch lever broken

r/h horn broken

rear chain has siezed links

Fail 24 Mar 2011 47,328 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

gear linkage worn very sloppy

l/h clutch lever broken

r/h horn broken

rear chain has siezed links

Pass 6 Mar 2010 46,587 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 45,759 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 44,821 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 44,820 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 43,985 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 43,985 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 42,992 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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W873 ABD 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 76.9%.

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 W873 ABD, 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 W873 ABD registered?

W873 ABD is a 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W873 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W873 ABD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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