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R356 NCW

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,832 mi
Last recorded99,832 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 NCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 99,832 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,667 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,089 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,942 miles

BIKE IS WELL USED AND EVRYTHING IS WORN TO LIMIT

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,584 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 56,584 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,908 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 47,908 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,470 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 30,316 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,518 miles

advise rear numberplate damage

Fail 7 Aug 2012 29,518 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

advise rear numberplate damage

Pass 10 Aug 2011 23,922 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 23,922 miles

Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 19,586 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 19,586 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2010 17,895 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 17,895 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 12,450 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,707 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 5,774 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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R356 NCW is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NCW, 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 NCW is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 7 February 1998.

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