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T968 NBL

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,848 mi
Last recorded29,848 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT968 NBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 29,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 28,063 miles

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

after market exhausts fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2014 28,063 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

after market exhausts fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2014 28,011 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Apr 2013 21,973 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 21,973 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

rear tyre cracked/perishing

Pass 14 May 2008 21,702 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 21,356 miles

headlamp aim on low limit

n/s exhaust clamp found loose (repaired)

Fail 8 May 2007 21,356 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

n/s exhaust clamp found loose (r)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 21,192 miles

front brake pads wearing low

headlamp aim on low limit

wheel alignment only just passed & now requires attension

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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T968 NBL is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T968 NBL, 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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T968 NBL is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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