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T153 JCX

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

28,286 mi
Last recorded28,286 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 JCX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 28,286 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 28,280 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 27,389 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 26,746 miles

Front reduced damping

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

speedo not working

Fail 6 Mar 2021 26,746 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 24,372 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 21,015 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 21,015 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 17,079 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2017 17,079 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2013 16,884 miles

clutch lever ball end is snapped off

Pass 26 May 2012 16,733 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 16,196 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 15,470 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 15,470 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,260 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,350 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 13,350 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,278 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
Full Kawasaki EX500-D6 reliability report

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T153 JCX 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 63.2%.

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 T153 JCX, 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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T153 JCX is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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