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R396 HPU

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,811 mi
Last recorded52,811 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 HPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 52,811 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 52,071 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 50,265 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 49,617 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 48,825 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 May 2015 48,707 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight bind front brake

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,024 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,940 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 47,360 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 47,328 miles

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 45,937 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

clutch lever broken

f/fender loose

Pass 18 Mar 2006 42,757 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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R396 HPU is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R396 HPU, 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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R396 HPU is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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