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R408 DKP

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,153 mi
Last recorded25,153 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 DKP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2015 25,153 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 25,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,760 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,072 miles

rear tyre deflated

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,111 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 22,111 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,283 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,966 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 12,393 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 9,175 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 6,411 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 5,955 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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R408 DKP is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R408 DKP, 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 R408 DKP registered?

R408 DKP is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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