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R274 WAM

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,514 mi
Last recorded38,514 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 WAM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 38,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

coolant low

Fail 1 Nov 2023 38,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

coolant low

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 37,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 37,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 37,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 36,968 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 36,962 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 36,677 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired slightly loose (1.5.3a)

Oil leak ()

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars on left hand lock. (2.1.2b)

nearside bar slightly bent.

rear suspension movement slightly stiff

Fail 30 Apr 2018 36,671 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks open (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired slightly loose (1.5.3a)

Oil leak ()

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars on left hand lock. (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

nearside bar slightly bent.

rear suspension movement slightly stiff

Fail 4 Apr 2018 36,664 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension assembly component loose top suspension clamp bolt loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front front suspension travel reduced.

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 33,785 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,282 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 28,259 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 27,894 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 27,881 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,636 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 24,157 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,235 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,211 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 20,168 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 14,895 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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R274 WAM is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R274 WAM, 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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R274 WAM is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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