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R219 UWL

1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,452 mi
Last recorded22,452 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D319,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 UWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 22,452 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 22,193 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,288 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D3?

Based on 2,957 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
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R219 UWL is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 19,777 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 EX500-D3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R219 UWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D3 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R219 UWL registered?

R219 UWL is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R219 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R219 UWL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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