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T498 VPP

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,854 mi
Last recorded26,854 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT498 VPP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,854 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive rubber worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 26,781 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 26,781 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake light switch (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 26,624 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 24,420 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2013 24,420 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,480 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 22,514 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2011 21,546 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 20,567 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 20,498 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 19,447 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 18,200 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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T498 VPP is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 T498 VPP, 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 T498 VPP registered?

T498 VPP is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T498 VPP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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