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V420 XJV

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

1,076 mi
Last recorded1,076 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV420 XJV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 1,076 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 15,907 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 29 Jul 2024 15,907 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 15,877 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 15,870 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 15,538 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 14,358 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 May 2015 14,178 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 13,750 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 13,219 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 13,219 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 11,694 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 11,694 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,616 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 11,281 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 10,815 miles

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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V420 XJV is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V420 XJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V420 XJV registered?

V420 XJV is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 11 September 1999.

Is V420 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V420 XJV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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