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R263 YOP

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,503 mi
Last recorded34,503 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 YOP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 34,503 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,356 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,118 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,249 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,804 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 26,737 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Jul 2006 26,664 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R263 YOP is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R263 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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R263 YOP is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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