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T142 DGT

1999 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,742 mi
Last recorded9,742 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EN5009,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT142 DGT
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 9,742 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 9,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 9,545 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 9,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 9,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 8,643 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 8,143 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 8,033 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 8,021 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel rear linkage into drum sticking on (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 7,964 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 7,964 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 7,823 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 7,516 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 7,418 miles

Drive chain covered by rust

Front brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Apr 2012 7,328 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 7,099 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 7,099 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 6,645 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 6,564 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 6,290 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 5,215 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EN500?

Based on 7,833 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 121
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 112
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 110
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 64
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 57
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T142 DGT is a 1999 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 9,866 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 EN500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T142 DGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EN500 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T142 DGT registered?

T142 DGT is a 1999 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T142 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T142 DGT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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