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R370 SWR

1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,107 mi
Last recorded29,107 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D319,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 SWR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 29,107 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 27,668 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2014 22,671 miles

front brake lever has been repaired

Pass 7 Apr 2010 15,780 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 15,759 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009
Fail 14 Mar 2009 13,146 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D3?

Based on 2,957 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
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R370 SWR is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 19,777 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 EX500-D3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R370 SWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D3 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R370 SWR registered?

R370 SWR is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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