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R274 YOP

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,948 mi
Last recorded35,948 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 YOP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,948 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,780 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 38,780 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,626 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,733 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,973 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 27,973 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,849 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 17,885 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 16,154 miles

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

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 YOP is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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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R274 YOP is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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