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R356 EJO

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

43,974 mi
Last recorded43,974 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 EJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 43,974 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 43,974 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2024 43,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear PLAY IN REAR CUSH DRIVE ASSEMBLY.

Pass 29 Sep 2023 42,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear REAR SPROCKET CUSH DRIVE ASSEMBLY HAS PLAY.

Pass 30 Sep 2022 40,971 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear REAR CUSH DRIVE ASSEMBLY IS WORN.

Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear CUSH DRIVE ASSEMBLY IS WORN.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SWINGING ARM. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 39,294 miles

CUSH DRIVE ASSEMBLY SLIGHTLY WORN.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 38,288 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,616 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

REAR SPROCKET CUSH DRIVE RUBBERS ARE WORN.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 36,164 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive CUSH DRIVE RUBBERS ARE 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 worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 36,164 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive CUSH DRIVE RUBBERS ARE 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 worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 35,332 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 35,332 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,555 miles

Rear Rear tyre sidewalls showing signs of age with small cracks.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,302 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 29,451 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,691 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,228 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,018 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,546 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 14,546 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,942 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 10,676 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 8,562 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 5,389 miles

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

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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R356 EJO is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R356 EJO, 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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R356 EJO is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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