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T449 KOB

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

12,692 mi
Last recorded12,692 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT449 KOB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 12,692 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also with early signs of cracking in tread pattern and sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake operation slightly spongy

Pass 13 Jan 2024 12,310 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 12,226 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 12,207 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 12,139 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs pitted/rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyre cracking between treads and on sidewalls.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 12,033 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 11,927 miles

Front tyre worn slightly uneven

engine oil slightly low

Fail 22 Apr 2017 11,927 miles

Direction indicator insecure both fronts damaged hanging down side of fairing (1.5.3b)

Fuel system component leaking carbs (7.2.1a)

Front tyre worn slightly uneven

engine oil slightly low

Pass 29 Apr 2015 11,477 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

front tyre cracking between tread.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 11,441 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 11,358 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 11,255 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,175 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 10,929 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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T449 KOB is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 T449 KOB, 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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T449 KOB is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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