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V868 LGF

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,729 mi
Last recorded33,729 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV868 LGF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 33,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 33,729 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose adjusted fully (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively slight play at carrier (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 31,780 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 31,780 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 28,497 miles

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

swinging arm bearing has slight slack

Pass 27 Nov 2015 28,490 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 24,540 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 20,873 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 20,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 20,830 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear tyre has been plug-repaired

Fail 17 Oct 2012 20,830 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear tyre has been plug-repaired

Fail 14 Sep 2011 20,659 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,659 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,460 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,295 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,042 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,840 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,610 miles

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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
Full Kawasaki EX500-D6 reliability report

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V868 LGF is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V868 LGF, 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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V868 LGF is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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