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V843 JGU

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

14,350 mi
Last recorded14,350 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV843 JGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 14,350 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 13,327 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 12,748 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 11,532 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 11,532 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 9,911 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 8,743 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 7,300 miles

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 7,300 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 7,075 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 6,289 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 5,485 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 5,485 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 5,406 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Feb 2015 5,406 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2013 5,383 miles

Cush drive worn

Fail 29 Jun 2013 5,382 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Cush drive worn

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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V843 JGU 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 70.6%.

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 V843 JGU, 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 V843 JGU registered?

V843 JGU is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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