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K500 TJE

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,767 mi
Last recorded45,767 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 TJE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 45,767 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 45,357 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 45,147 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 44,886 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 44,616 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 44,304 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 43,562 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,119 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,374 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 38,644 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 38,644 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 35,111 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 30,999 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Upper Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,999 miles

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

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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K500 TJE is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K500 TJE, 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 K500 TJE registered?

K500 TJE is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is K500 TJE safe to buy?

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