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T216 LVW

1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,679 mi
Last recorded13,679 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D524,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT216 LVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 13,679 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 13,679 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 12,424 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 11,922 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 11,226 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 10,837 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 10,780 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 10,773 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 10,623 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 10,623 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 10,414 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 9,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2007 8,202 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 8,193 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 500-D5?

Based on 2,354 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 24
Drive chain excessively loose 23
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T216 LVW is a 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 24,806 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T216 LVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T216 LVW registered?

T216 LVW is a 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 3 April 1999.

Is T216 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T216 LVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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