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R409 YUY

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,436 mi
Last recorded27,436 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 YUY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 27,436 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 27,255 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 27,138 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 26,791 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 26,791 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2018 26,415 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 24,740 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 22,045 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 14,481 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 14,481 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 3,410 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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R409 YUY is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R409 YUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R409 YUY registered?

R409 YUY is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R409 YUY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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