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T517 VOM

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,940 mi
Last recorded22,940 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT517 VOM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 22,940 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 22,646 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 22,629 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 22,498 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 22,498 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 22,134 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 21,890 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 21,436 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 21,436 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 21,105 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 20,517 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 20,517 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 19,778 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 19,329 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 18,554 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 18,554 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 18,220 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 May 2012 18,220 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 May 2011 17,631 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 17,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 May 2010 14,873 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 14,626 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 12,812 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,853 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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T517 VOM is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T517 VOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T517 VOM?

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What year was T517 VOM registered?

T517 VOM is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 17 August 1999.

Is T517 VOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T517 VOM shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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