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R258 YOP

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,114 mi
Last recorded14,114 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 YOP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2018 14,114 miles

Offside Front riders foot peg mounting rubbers worn

Rear only one tail light bulb working

Pass 27 Apr 2017 13,573 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,484 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 13,418 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 13,190 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,971 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 YOP is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YOP, 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 YOP registered?

R258 YOP is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R258 YOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 YOP shows 6 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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