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R353 NFG

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,898 mi
Last recorded7,898 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 NFG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2024 7,898 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 7,568 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 7,552 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 7,379 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2008 7,016 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 6,561 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 5,654 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 4,771 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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R353 NFG is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R353 NFG, 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 R353 NFG registered?

R353 NFG is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R353 NFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 NFG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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