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T389 HBK

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,371 mi
Last recorded32,371 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT389 HBK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 32,371 miles

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

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

Rear brake lever long distance of travel

Pass 24 Oct 2024 32,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 32,112 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 32,043 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 31,802 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 31,579 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 31,579 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 27,803 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 27,788 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 27,704 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive Cush drive worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 26,295 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 22,056 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 19,914 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 19,914 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 18,534 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 18,534 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 17,266 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 15,847 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 13,062 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 10,182 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 9,003 miles

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

nearside mirror taped and loose

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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T389 HBK is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T389 HBK, 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 T389 HBK registered?

T389 HBK is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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