MOT Status
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45,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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))
Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear sprocket carrier bearing has slight play
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
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
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.
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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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What year was R242 ENE registered?
R242 ENE is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 14 April 1998.
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