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R128 GHJ

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,555 mi
Last recorded33,555 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 GHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 33,555 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 32,032 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 30,538 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 29,007 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 27,416 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 27,410 miles

Front tyre starting to perish.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 26,287 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 24,936 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 21,509 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 17,486 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 15,301 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 15,289 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 14,872 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 14,761 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 12,799 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2009 9,985 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 6,546 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 6,210 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 6,057 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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R128 GHJ is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R128 GHJ, 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 R128 GHJ registered?

R128 GHJ is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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