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T189 FOD

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,756 mi
Last recorded42,756 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT189 FOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2019 42,756 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 42,152 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,745 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,734 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 38,547 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 32,793 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 32,750 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,032 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 31,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 29,625 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 24,424 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,424 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 May 2009 22,379 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 May 2009 22,373 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 May 2008 21,707 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

rear tyre perished and small nail in tread

Pass 17 May 2007 19,878 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,867 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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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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T189 FOD is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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