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C15 SGR

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,445 mi
Last recorded14,445 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 SGR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 14,445 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 14,349 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 14,312 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Mudguard insecure inner mudguard under tray ()

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 14,262 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 14,068 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 14,063 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 14,063 miles

Fuel hose leaking at petrol tap (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2014 13,903 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 13,903 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 13,857 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 13,817 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 13,784 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 13,784 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,478 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 13,307 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,307 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 12,452 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 11,942 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 500-D5?

Based on 2,354 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 24
Drive chain excessively loose 23
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C15 SGR is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 21,631 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C15 SGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C15 SGR registered?

C15 SGR is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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