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V596 SUD

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,477 mi
Last recorded57,477 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 SUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 57,477 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 57,477 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,277 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swinging arm (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,091 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 45,601 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 42,649 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 42,649 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,721 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 37,711 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 37,711 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,213 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 34,213 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 28,815 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 28,815 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 23,875 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 18,815 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 18,710 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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V596 SUD is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V596 SUD, 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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What year was V596 SUD registered?

V596 SUD is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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