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R334 DAH

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,676 mi
Last recorded25,676 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 DAH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 25,676 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 May 2014 21,955 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 19,991 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 19,971 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,635 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 15,001 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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 24 Aug 2010 12,948 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,945 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 11,927 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 11,617 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 11,390 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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R334 DAH is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R334 DAH, 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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What year was R334 DAH registered?

R334 DAH is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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