MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
cush drive rubber worn
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
advise chain slightly slack
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
advise only 50 of rear light working
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
advise only 50 of rear light working
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
rear tyre perished and small nail in tread
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D6?
Based on 2,574 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T189 FOD is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 T189 FOD, 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 T189 FOD registered?
T189 FOD is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 15 July 1999.
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