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R251 SEG

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,520 mi
Last recorded10,520 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 SEG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 10,520 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 10,319 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 9,392 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,602 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 8,593 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 8,399 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 8,399 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 8,028 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 7,189 miles

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

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

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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R251 SEG is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R251 SEG, 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 R251 SEG registered?

R251 SEG is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R251 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 SEG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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