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V814 DHR

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,725 mi
Last recorded39,725 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV814 DHR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 39,725 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 38,947 miles

cables poorly routed.

steering head bearings slightly tight.

Fail 25 Jun 2018 38,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

cables poorly routed.

steering head bearings slightly tight.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,865 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,742 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 35,681 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 33,381 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 31,023 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,514 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 29,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 27,153 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,913 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 23,913 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 20,407 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,695 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 16,695 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 8,099 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 8,098 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,096 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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V814 DHR is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V814 DHR, 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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V814 DHR is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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