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R315 LHG

1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,894 mi
Last recorded17,894 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D319,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 LHG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 17,894 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 17,522 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,252 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2008 8,070 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2008 8,070 miles

Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2007 6,056 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 4,959 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 4,959 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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
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R315 LHG is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R315 LHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R315 LHG registered?

R315 LHG is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R315 LHG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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