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R415 RPY

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,782 mi
Last recorded13,782 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 RPY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 13,782 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 13,756 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 13,460 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,414 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,394 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,265 miles

exhaust has large amounts of corrosion showing on its underside

high amount of corrosion on rear swing arm and drive chain

Fail 22 Mar 2011 13,264 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

high amount of corrosion on rear swing arm and drive chain

Pass 22 Mar 2010 13,172 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 13,000 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 13,000 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,896 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 12,747 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 12,592 miles

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

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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R415 RPY is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R415 RPY, 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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R415 RPY is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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