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T381 FOD

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,380 mi
Last recorded34,380 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT381 FOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 34,380 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 34,177 miles

Slightly reduced rear damping.

Pass 19 Nov 2019 33,965 miles

Slightly reduced rear damping..

Pass 21 Nov 2018 36,608 miles

Rear shock absorber damping slightly reduced..

Fail 21 Nov 2018 36,608 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear shock absorber damping slightly reduced..

Pass 21 Nov 2017 33,575 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 33,575 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 32,886 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 30,988 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 30,988 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Dec 2014 29,592 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 29,592 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,038 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 28,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 26,429 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 24,770 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 22,597 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 21,720 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,720 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,886 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 19,213 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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T381 FOD is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T381 FOD, 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 T381 FOD registered?

T381 FOD is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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