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R275 NWO

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,225 mi
Last recorded14,225 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 NWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 14,225 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 13,957 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 13,442 miles

Nearside Rear sprocket carrier worn

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 13,442 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sprocket carrier worn

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 13,311 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear rear tyre wall cracking and tyre tread stepped

Pass 14 Jul 2016 13,124 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 12,864 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 12,242 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 12,234 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 12,234 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 11,856 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 11,067 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Aug 2008 10,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 9,318 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 9,318 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 8,336 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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R275 NWO is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R275 NWO, 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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R275 NWO is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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