Kawasaki EX 500-D5

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 498 cc

S813 TAHMOT history

S813 TAH is a red petrol Kawasaki EX 500-D5 first used on 1 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 20,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
20,152 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S813 TAH
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
1 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S813 TAH was last recorded at 20,152 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,069 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,083 miles
Average per year
626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,152 miles
  • 2025 – 19,069 miles
  • 2024 – 18,460 miles
  • 2023 – 17,659 miles
  • 2022 – 17,175 miles
  • 2021 – 16,458 miles
  • 2019 – 14,650 miles
  • 2018 – 11,721 miles
  • 2017 – 9,564 miles
  • 2016 – 9,505 miles
  • 2014 – 9,441 miles
  • 2013 – 9,404 miles
  • 2012 – 9,338 miles
  • 2011 – 9,325 miles
  • 2009 – 9,311 miles
  • 2008 – 9,292 miles
  • 2007 – 9,223 miles
  • 2006 – 7,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,152 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,152 miles (+1,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    20,152 miles
    Test number
    904239025949
    • AdvisoryBrake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

  2. Pass19,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    19,069 miles
    Test number
    516384911004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail19,069 miles (+609)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,069 miles
    Test number
    872592537778
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass18,460 miles (+801)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    18,460 miles
    Test number
    795630189857
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose carrier (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass17,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    17,659 miles
    Test number
    988446801170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail17,659 miles (+484)1 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,659 miles
    Test number
    282565327161
    • DangerousRear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass17,175 miles (+717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    17,175 miles
    Test number
    209975843735
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass16,458 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    16,458 miles
    Test number
    841000868254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,650 miles (+2,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    14,650 miles
    Test number
    196838474013
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  10. Pass11,721 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    11,721 miles
    Test number
    399131429797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,564 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    9,564 miles
    Test number
    953700469452
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  12. Pass9,505 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    9,505 miles
    Test number
    333093450767
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  13. Pass9,441 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    9,441 miles
    Test number
    765061224322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,404 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    9,404 miles
    Test number
    166134383135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,338 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    9,338 miles
    Test number
    918818682193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail9,334 miles (+9)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,334 miles
    Test number
    527029472185
    • FailureExhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  17. Pass9,325 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,325 miles
    Test number
    317843881058
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  18. Pass9,311 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    9,311 miles
    Test number
    484380339343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    9,292 miles
    Test number
    722545228324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  20. Fail9,292 miles (+69)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,292 miles
    Test number
    872823628343
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
    • FailureSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  21. Pass9,223 miles (+1,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    9,223 miles
    Test number
    682947217321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  22. Pass7,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    7,704 miles
    Test number
    382157356299
    • AdvisoryFront Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Questions about S813 TAH

Does S813 TAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S813 TAH is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S813 TAH?
The MOT on S813 TAH is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S813 TAH done?
S813 TAH was recorded at 20,152 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 626 miles a year.
Has S813 TAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S813 TAH has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S813 TAH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S813 TAH find?
S813 TAH passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied.

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