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T78 OKY

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,669 mi
Last recorded37,669 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT78 OKY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 37,669 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 36,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

play in suspension linkages

Pass 17 Aug 2019 33,899 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 29,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 29,628 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 25,733 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 24,010 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jun 2015 19,422 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 19,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 18,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 17,119 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 15,704 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 12 Jan 2011 14,146 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 12,698 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 11,150 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 10,245 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 10,232 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

number plate, no.8 has yellow bolt

Pass 17 Aug 2006 7,688 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 7,688 miles

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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T78 OKY 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 T78 OKY, 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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T78 OKY is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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