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R212 JGU

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,922 mi
Last recorded28,922 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 JGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2009 28,922 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 28,922 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,369 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 28,369 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,275 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.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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R212 JGU is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R212 JGU, 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 R212 JGU registered?

R212 JGU is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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