Kawasaki EX 500-D5

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 498 cc

S812 TNAMOT history

S812 TNA is a red petrol Kawasaki EX 500-D5 first used on 6 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 51,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
51,179 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S812 TNA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
EX 500-D5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S812 TNA was last recorded at 51,179 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2006: 6,035 miles, lower than 17,481 miles on 26 May 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
51,179 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,179 miles
  • 2024 – 50,855 miles
  • 2023 – 46,878 miles
  • 2022 – 44,800 miles
  • 2021 – 43,044 miles
  • 2019 – 43,031 miles
  • 2018 – 42,045 miles
  • 2017 – 39,363 miles
  • 2016 – 35,520 miles
  • 2015 – 30,063 miles
  • 2014 – 26,293 miles
  • 2013 – 24,458 miles
  • 2012 – 24,434 miles
  • 2009 – 21,754 miles
  • 2008 – 18,918 miles
  • 2007 – 18,652 miles
  • 2006 – 6,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,179 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust slightly loose silencer slightly loose. Not likely to fall of. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryMiss fire at low rpm.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Steering headbearing has slight free play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,179 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    51,179 miles
    Test number
    575616232700
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly loose silencer slightly loose. Not likely to fall of. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryMiss fire at low rpm.

  2. Fail51,179 miles (+324)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,179 miles
    Test number
    966625236854
    • DangerousThrottle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle sticking on when steering to the left hand lock. (6.2.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal severe leak. (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Rear disc severely warped. showing excessive fluctuation in effort on roller test. and evident when rotating rear wheel manually. (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from nearside cylinder at joint with head. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly loose rear silencer loose, not likely to become detached, but will lead to exhaust gas leak at joint over time. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNoticeable misfire on L/H cylinder.

  3. Pass50,855 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    50,855 miles
    Test number
    754990428130
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail50,850 miles (+3,972)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,850 miles
    Test number
    506552126491
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass46,878 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    46,878 miles
    Test number
    290003174657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,800 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    44,800 miles
    Test number
    678975293477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail44,796 miles (+1,752)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,796 miles
    Test number
    293450281547
    • DangerousFront Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass43,044 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,044 miles
    Test number
    500732744172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass43,031 miles (+986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,031 miles
    Test number
    588484218219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  10. Pass42,045 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,045 miles
    Test number
    165665050716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,363 miles (+3,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,363 miles
    Test number
    780948828893
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  12. Pass35,520 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,520 miles
    Test number
    410073084939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,063 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,063 miles
    Test number
    438942005285
    • Repaired at testRear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testSteering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

  14. Pass30,063 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,063 miles
    Test number
    928842605279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,293 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    26,293 miles
    Test number
    249822534272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • Note(strong advise) rear tyre side wall cracking
    • NoteRear mudguard cracked but secure

  16. Fail26,293 miles (+1,835)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,293 miles
    Test number
    119986824228
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureSteering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • Note(strong advise) rear tyre side wall cracking
    • NoteRear mudguard cracked but secure

  17. Pass24,458 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,458 miles
    Test number
    937831323296
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  18. Pass24,434 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    24,434 miles
    Test number
    709341492148
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

  19. Fail24,434 miles (+2,680)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,434 miles
    Test number
    717447982160
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

  20. Pass21,754 miles (+2,836)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,754 miles
    Test number
    364454599409
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  21. Pass18,918 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,918 miles
    Test number
    270026408388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,652 miles (+12,617)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    18,652 miles
    Test number
    483586967176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,035 miles (-11,446)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    6,035 miles
    Test number
    282263756416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,481 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,481 miles
    Test number
    552746046175
    • FailureDrive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
    • NoteHorn volume low

Questions about S812 TNA

Does S812 TNA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S812 TNA is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S812 TNA?
The MOT on S812 TNA is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S812 TNA done?
S812 TNA was recorded at 51,179 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 1,721 miles a year.
Has S812 TNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S812 TNA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S812 TNA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S812 TNA find?
S812 TNA passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust slightly loose silencer slightly loose. not likely to fall of.; miss fire at low rpm..

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