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R242 ENE

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,508 mi
Last recorded45,508 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 ENE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 45,508 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 45,498 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 43,130 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 40,361 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 40,343 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 38,857 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 38,476 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 38,476 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2016 37,456 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,017 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 34,964 miles

rear sprocket carrier bearing has slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2012 32,879 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

slight play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2009 31,862 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 30,630 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 28,128 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Jul 2007 28,128 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2006 26,525 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 29 Jul 2006 26,502 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 24,586 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 24,559 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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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R242 ENE is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R242 ENE, 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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R242 ENE is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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