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R258 ENE

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,553 mi
Last recorded22,553 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 ENE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2022 22,553 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 22,405 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 22,326 miles

Slight Play in rear sprocket carrier

Pass 23 Aug 2018 22,237 miles

Rear sprocket carrier has slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,139 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,643 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,127 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,502 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 18,591 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 16,330 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 16,257 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))

Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,413 miles

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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R258 ENE is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R258 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 R258 ENE registered?

R258 ENE is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R258 ENE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 ENE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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