Kawasaki EX500-D6

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 498 cc

T389 HBKMOT history

T389 HBK is a black petrol Kawasaki EX500-D6 first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 32,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
32,371 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T389 HBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
EX500-D6
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T389 HBK was last recorded at 32,371 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,179 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
192 miles
Average per year
1,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 32,371 miles
  • 2024 – 32,179 miles
  • 2023 – 32,112 miles
  • 2022 – 32,043 miles
  • 2021 – 31,802 miles
  • 2020 – 31,579 miles
  • 2019 – 27,803 miles
  • 2018 – 27,704 miles
  • 2017 – 26,295 miles
  • 2016 – 22,056 miles
  • 2015 – 19,914 miles
  • 2014 – 18,534 miles
  • 2012 – 17,266 miles
  • 2011 – 15,847 miles
  • 2010 – 13,062 miles
  • 2009 – 10,182 miles
  • 2008 – 9,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,371 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear brake lever long distance of travel

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 indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,371 miles (+192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    32,371 miles
    Test number
    756218852772
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake lever long distance of travel

  2. Pass32,179 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    32,179 miles
    Test number
    833215982414
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass32,112 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    32,112 miles
    Test number
    853701611282
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass32,043 miles (+241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    32,043 miles
    Test number
    588310003723
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass31,802 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    31,802 miles
    Test number
    178513305722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    31,579 miles
    Test number
    344351159876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail31,579 miles (+3,776)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,579 miles
    Test number
    217294151886
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass27,803 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,803 miles
    Test number
    418299705379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  9. Fail27,788 miles (+84)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,788 miles
    Test number
    163576249960
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  10. Pass27,704 miles (+1,409)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    27,704 miles
    Test number
    799097501290
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive Cush drive worn (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass26,295 miles (+4,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    26,295 miles
    Test number
    216782433633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  12. Pass22,056 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    22,056 miles
    Test number
    894175980755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,914 miles
    Test number
    507061495030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail19,914 miles (+1,380)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,914 miles
    Test number
    619399185081
    • FailureCentre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

  15. Pass18,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,534 miles
    Test number
    428526664029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail18,534 miles (+1,268)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,534 miles
    Test number
    148503864498
    • FailureFront Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

  17. Pass17,266 miles (+1,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    17,266 miles
    Test number
    429198122369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  18. Pass15,847 miles (+2,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    15,847 miles
    Test number
    277904981285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  19. Pass13,062 miles (+2,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    13,062 miles
    Test number
    521111680258
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  20. Pass10,182 miles (+1,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    10,182 miles
    Test number
    391330389427
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  21. Pass9,003 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    9,003 miles
    Test number
    363345288239
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • NoteNearside mirror taped and loose

Questions about T389 HBK

Does T389 HBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T389 HBK is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T389 HBK?
The MOT on T389 HBK is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T389 HBK done?
T389 HBK was recorded at 32,371 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 1,370 miles a year.
Has T389 HBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T389 HBK has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T389 HBK 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 T389 HBK find?
T389 HBK passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: rear brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort; rear suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake lever long distance of travel.

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