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R170 FRL

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,651 mi
Last recorded65,651 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 FRL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 65,651 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Feb 2014 574,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Feb 2013 47,589 miles

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 1 Feb 2012 34,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,968 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,468 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,358 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2007 25,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 22,897 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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R170 FRL is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R170 FRL, 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 R170 FRL registered?

R170 FRL is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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