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T107 FBN

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

18,554 mi
Last recorded18,554 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT107 FBN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 18,554 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 18,553 miles

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock throttle cable fouling and worn through adjuster (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2023 18,337 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 18,337 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 18,328 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Bolt missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Throttle very stiff in it's operation

Pass 27 Aug 2019 17,641 miles

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

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

Throttle grip/cable has a lot of free play

Fail 14 Aug 2019 17,620 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Throttle grip/cable has a lot of free play

Pass 8 Aug 2018 16,616 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 14,842 miles

Offside Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering Fixing bolt missing near tank mounting (2.1.2e)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 14,122 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 12,898 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 10,899 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 10,848 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 10,848 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 10,196 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 9,855 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 9,855 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 8,729 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 7,687 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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T107 FBN is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 T107 FBN, 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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T107 FBN is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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