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T449 KAM

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

67,222 mi
Last recorded67,222 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT449 KAM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 67,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 67,212 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,078 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 54,073 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,744 miles

rear sprocket cush drive free play

Fail 10 Aug 2013 46,385 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

rear sprocket cush drive free play

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,818 miles

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

o/s front indicator secured by tape

Fail 1 Sep 2012 39,644 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

o/s front indicator secured by tape

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,062 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 33,058 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 23,556 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 23,556 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 22,960 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 21,052 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,052 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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T449 KAM 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 53.3%.

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 T449 KAM, 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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T449 KAM is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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