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T263 ARE

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,163 mi
Last recorded37,163 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT263 ARE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 37,163 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 37,092 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 37,092 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,868 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

horn slightly weak operation

Pass 16 Apr 2016 27,156 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 27,156 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 26,837 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 26,837 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 25,444 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 25,444 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 24,476 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 24,476 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 30 Jun 2012 23,607 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 23,607 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 21,773 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 21,773 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 19,095 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 19,095 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2009 16,072 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 11,400 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 9,784 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 8,780 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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T263 ARE 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 63.6%.

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 T263 ARE, 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 T263 ARE registered?

T263 ARE is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is T263 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T263 ARE shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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