Kawasaki EX500-D6

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 498 cc

T459 TAEMOT history

T459 TAE is a black petrol Kawasaki EX500-D6 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 20,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
20,749 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T459 TAE
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T459 TAE was last recorded at 20,749 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,651 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,749 miles
  • 2024 – 20,651 miles
  • 2023 – 20,501 miles
  • 2022 – 20,089 miles
  • 2021 – 16,635 miles
  • 2020 – 16,605 miles
  • 2019 – 16,509 miles
  • 2018 – 16,436 miles
  • 2017 – 16,272 miles
  • 2016 – 16,096 miles
  • 2015 – 15,865 miles
  • 2014 – 15,666 miles
  • 2013 – 15,461 miles
  • 2012 – 15,288 miles
  • 2011 – 15,081 miles
  • 2010 – 14,474 miles
  • 2009 – 13,913 miles
  • 2008 – 13,248 miles
  • 2007 – 12,961 miles
  • 2006 – 12,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,749 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering headbearing has slight free play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    20,749 miles
    Test number
    167788026520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail20,731 miles (+80)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,731 miles
    Test number
    920141811935
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  3. Pass20,651 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    20,651 miles
    Test number
    863839964013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail20,627 miles (+126)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,627 miles
    Test number
    821843664659
    • MajorFront Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  5. Pass20,501 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    20,501 miles
    Test number
    569492462522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,089 miles (+3,454)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    20,089 miles
    Test number
    534986353282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,635 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    16,635 miles
    Test number
    377716491492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass16,605 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    16,605 miles
    Test number
    157475002737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,509 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    16,509 miles
    Test number
    329371512430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,436 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    16,436 miles
    Test number
    105389232186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,272 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    16,272 miles
    Test number
    585811344678
    • AdvisoryFront brake binding slightly

  12. Pass16,096 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    16,096 miles
    Test number
    673588221286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,865 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,865 miles
    Test number
    137905669761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,666 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    15,666 miles
    Test number
    608870034233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,461 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    15,461 miles
    Test number
    869505243293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,288 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    15,288 miles
    Test number
    828843832299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,081 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,081 miles
    Test number
    327777531284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,474 miles (+561)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    14,474 miles
    Test number
    180375600194
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRoller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  19. Pass13,913 miles (+665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,913 miles
    Test number
    102186409171
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  20. Pass13,248 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,248 miles
    Test number
    483489698090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,961 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    12,961 miles
    Test number
    284279407441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    12,568 miles
    Test number
    324318306178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T459 TAE

Does T459 TAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T459 TAE is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T459 TAE?
The MOT on T459 TAE is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T459 TAE done?
T459 TAE was recorded at 20,749 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 410 miles a year.
Has T459 TAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T459 TAE has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T459 TAE 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 T459 TAE find?
T459 TAE passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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