Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2000 Kawasaki Ex500 D7?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2000 Kawasaki Ex500 D7?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2000 Kawasaki Ex500 D7?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2000 Kawasaki Ex500 D7 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 239 vehicles, the 2000 Kawasaki Ex500 D7 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2000 Kawasaki Ex500 D7?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2000 Kawasaki Ex500 D7 are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (42.8% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (42.8% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (36.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2000 Kawasaki Ex500 D7?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kawasaki Ex500 D7 (2000)

239 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.4% first-time pass rate

2000 Kawasaki Ex500 D7

CarHunch analysed 239 real MOT records for the 2000 Kawasaki Ex500 D7. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7 has a first-time pass rate of 64.1%, which is 16 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests these bikes need closer pre-purchase inspection. With nearly one in five examples (19.2%) having recorded dangerous defects, this is a legitimate concern for a buyer, though the defects are spread across the cohort rather than concentrated.

These bikes show relatively low mileage for their age (median 19,022 miles), which is encouraging, but they average 1.6 failures and 5.8 advisories per test, pointing to wear in consumables like brake pads, tyres, and chains rather than structural problems. Before buying, have a trusted mechanic inspect the brakes, suspension, and electrics thoroughly—the failure rate suggests these areas deteriorate faster on this model than average.

We have limited data for the 2000 Kawasaki Ex500 D7 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

81.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

19.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.6

Over 8.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 13k–27k

For context

These stats describe 239 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 239 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 42.8%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 36.4%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 29.9%

Steering movement slightly 'notchy'

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 23.5%

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive

Exhaust & emissions 21.9%

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey · Exhaust noisy

Lighting 15%

Drive chain slightly loose

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000.

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Before you buy a 2000 Kawasaki Ex500 D7

Based on MOT data from 239 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	235	81.4%	1.62

Colour Breakdown

Based on 527 Kawasaki Ex500 D7 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 57.9%

305

Black 42.1%

222

Mileage Distribution

Most 2000 Kawasaki Ex500 D7 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

19,022

typical

12,569

low mileage

27,006

high mileage

Half of all 2000 Kawasaki Ex500 D7 vehicles fall between 12,569 and 27,006 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,569 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 12,569–27,006 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2000 Kawasaki Ex500 D7s sit.

⚠ Over 36,458 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2000 Kawasaki Ex500 D7 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 30% of 2000 Kawasaki Ex500 D7s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (30% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.6

Avg failures per vehicle

5.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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