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T438 TAE

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

16,712 mi
Last recorded16,712 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT438 TAE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 16,712 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 16,388 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 15,870 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 15,366 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cut on rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 14,842 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 14,767 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 13,237 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 12,900 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 11,188 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 11,175 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 11,158 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 11,146 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 11,099 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 11,024 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 10,986 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 10,876 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 10,758 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 10,746 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 10,508 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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T438 TAE is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 T438 TAE, 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 T438 TAE registered?

T438 TAE is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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