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T459 TAE

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,749 mi
Last recorded20,749 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT459 TAE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 20,749 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 20,731 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 20,651 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 20,627 miles

Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 20,501 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 20,089 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 16,635 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 16,605 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 16,509 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 16,436 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 16,272 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2016 16,096 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 15,865 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 15,666 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,461 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,288 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,081 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 14,474 miles

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

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,913 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,248 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 12,961 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 12,568 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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T459 TAE 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 90.9%.

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 T459 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 T459 TAE registered?

T459 TAE is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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