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V442 DHR

1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,840 mi
Last recorded38,840 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D524,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV442 DHR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 38,840 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 38,804 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking on (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both rear end cans holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Linkage bearing seized suspension very stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Sprocket bearing play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,762 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 38,051 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 36,831 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 36,133 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 35,703 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,487 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 21,789 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,789 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 21,199 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,838 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 19,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 18,341 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 500-D5?

Based on 2,354 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 24
Drive chain excessively loose 23
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V442 DHR is a 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 24,806 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V442 DHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V442 DHR registered?

V442 DHR is a 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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