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R350 PGM

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

32,208 mi
Last recorded32,208 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 PGM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 32,208 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 32,012 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 9 Aug 2024 31,532 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 30,985 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 30,480 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 30,152 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 29,985 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,777 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread at 1.25 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 29,460 miles

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

Front Front tyre has age related cracking in places

Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,988 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre has a nail in tread area ,does not apear to be leakig air. (4.1.3(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,669 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,451 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 28,259 miles

rear tyre ia close to wear limit.

Fail 26 Apr 2014 28,204 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

rear tyre ia close to wear limit.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,882 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,647 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,472 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,672 miles

no plate light not working.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,178 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,932 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 22,722 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 22,613 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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R350 PGM 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 95.5%.

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 R350 PGM, 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 R350 PGM registered?

R350 PGM is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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