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R270 EJL

1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,533 mi
Last recorded41,533 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D319,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 EJL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 41,533 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 41,533 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 40,731 miles

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))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 40,731 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2017 40,296 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,265 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,705 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 34,228 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 34,227 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 29,806 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 29,806 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Mar 2012 27,501 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,501 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 26,093 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 25,572 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,493 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 May 2008 24,979 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 22,845 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 21,494 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 21,483 miles

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.

81.2%
Pass Rate
848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Full Kawasaki EX500-D3 reliability report

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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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R270 EJL is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 7 February 1998.

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