MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D3?
Based on 2,957 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R270 EJL is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 19,777 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 EX500-D3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R270 EJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki EX500-D3 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R270 EJL registered?
R270 EJL is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 7 February 1998.
Is R270 EJL safe to buy?
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