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R411 VEG

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,319 mi
Last recorded27,319 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 VEG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 27,319 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 27,061 miles

Chain adjuster lock nuts not locked.

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 26,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 26,705 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 26,531 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 26,423 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 26,148 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 25,779 miles

Front tyre valve slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,532 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 24,516 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 24,333 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 24,108 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 22,950 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,064 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 21,064 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 20,805 miles

Right hand clip on slightly distorted

Fail 20 Nov 2007 20,805 miles

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

Right hand clip on slightly distorted

Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,727 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 19,727 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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R411 VEG is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R411 VEG, 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 R411 VEG registered?

R411 VEG is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R411 VEG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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