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T947 JKH

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,266 mi
Last recorded35,266 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT947 JKH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 35,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 30,808 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 30,808 miles

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 25,730 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 25,716 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 25,328 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 25,284 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 24,060 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 24,060 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2014 23,951 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 23,804 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 23,804 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 22,888 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 22,523 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 21,396 miles

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

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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T947 JKH is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T947 JKH, 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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T947 JKH is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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