MOT Status
ValidMileage
43,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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.
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.
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.
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))
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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))
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)
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)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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)
Rear Rear tyre sidewalls showing signs of age with small cracks.
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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.
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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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What year was R356 EJO registered?
R356 EJO is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 1 June 1998.
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