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S451 LER

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,587 mi
Last recorded18,587 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS451 LER
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 18,587 miles

Rear Cush Drive Worn

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 18,399 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 17,668 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Cush Drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 17,353 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 17,353 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 17,002 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 16,058 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 14,878 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 14,020 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 12,579 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 12,437 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 11,622 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 10,903 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 10,850 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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S451 LER is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S451 LER, 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 S451 LER registered?

S451 LER is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S451 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for S451 LER shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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