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T637 ADY

1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,120 mi
Last recorded41,120 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D524,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT637 ADY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2026 41,120 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Electrical wiring loose

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 40,861 miles

Rear frame and swing arm corroding.

Fail 2 Dec 2022 40,861 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear frame and swing arm corroding.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 40,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 40,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 40,276 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight run out on rear disc brake (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 40,276 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight run out on rear disc brake (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,025 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake slight run out of rear disc (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,635 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,456 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 12 May 2015 39,179 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 39,179 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,703 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 38,703 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 May 2013 38,362 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 38,362 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 37,742 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 36,791 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,791 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 36,777 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,090 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 327,533 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,685 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 32,676 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 500-D5?

Based on 2,354 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 24
Drive chain excessively loose 23
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T637 ADY is a 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 24,806 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 Ex 500-D5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T637 ADY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T637 ADY is a 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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