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S987 DWL

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,837 mi
Last recorded18,837 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 DWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 18,837 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 17,919 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 17,246 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 14,338 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 13,343 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 12,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 11,920 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 10,732 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 9,289 miles

cracks in rear tyre side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2015 8,164 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 6,830 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 5,849 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 4,378 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 4,378 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 4,368 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 4,296 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 4,284 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 4,259 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 4,250 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 4,154 miles

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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S987 DWL is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 19,790 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 S987 DWL, 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 27 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 S987 DWL registered?

S987 DWL is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S987 DWL safe to buy?

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