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V998 EDT

1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,840 mi
Last recorded28,840 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D619,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 EDT
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 28,840 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 27,879 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 27,879 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 27,765 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 26,889 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 26,808 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 26,798 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 26,368 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 26,366 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 23,542 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,272 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,271 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 19,846 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 17,739 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 16,021 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 15,400 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 15,072 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 15,072 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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V998 EDT is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V998 EDT, 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 V998 EDT registered?

V998 EDT is a 1999 Kawasaki EX500-D6, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V998 EDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V998 EDT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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