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T640 VWY

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,671 mi
Last recorded36,671 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT640 VWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 36,671 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 35,953 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 35,577 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 35,577 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 35,260 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 34,927 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 34,927 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 32,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tail light not working

Number plate light not working

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,906 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 28,156 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,052 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

some corrosion to swinging arm

Fail 19 Jun 2013 27,052 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

front and rear brake discs corroded

some corrosion to swinging arm

Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,770 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

left hand rear side light not working

Pass 30 Jun 2010 24,970 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 22,740 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 20,757 miles

frontdiscs & pads poor condition bolt missing from front mud guard

Pass 9 Oct 2006 15,834 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 15,787 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 15,723 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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T640 VWY is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T640 VWY, 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 T640 VWY registered?

T640 VWY is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T640 VWY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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