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T243 RHO

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,265 mi
Last recorded29,265 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 RHO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 29,265 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 28,743 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 28,082 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 28,082 miles

Front Stop lamp not working cleaned contacts (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 27,145 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 25,988 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 25,126 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 24,681 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 23,566 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 23,312 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 22,219 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 19,937 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 17,354 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 15,050 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,868 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 11,907 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 11,907 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 10,305 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 7,485 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 6,019 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 5,760 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 5,360 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
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T243 RHO is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T243 RHO, 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 T243 RHO registered?

T243 RHO is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T243 RHO safe to buy?

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