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T257 BBF

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,342 mi
Last recorded23,342 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 BBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2026 23,342 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 23,207 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 22,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 20,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 19,902 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 18,157 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 12,375 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 9,349 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 8,533 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 8,104 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 6,563 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 6,554 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
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T257 BBF is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T257 BBF, 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 T257 BBF registered?

T257 BBF is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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