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T385 JNA

1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

309,200 mi
Last recorded309,200 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D524,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT385 JNA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 309,200 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 309,200 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,738 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 28,738 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 24,922 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,915 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 20,912 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 20,903 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 20,051 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2006 19,233 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 19,233 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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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T385 JNA is a 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T385 JNA, 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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T385 JNA is a 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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