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R446 TOK

1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,687 mi
Last recorded33,687 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D319,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 TOK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 33,687 miles

front brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Jul 2011 29,099 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 27,215 miles

Clicking noise at full compression of front suspension.. No visible signs of cracking or movement

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 24 Jan 2009 26,242 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 26,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 21,389 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 13,763 miles

slight cracking on right hand exhaust at joint to silencer

Fail 6 Dec 2006 13,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 10 Dec 2005 8,332 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 8,332 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D3?

Based on 2,957 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
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R446 TOK is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 19,777 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EX500-D3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R446 TOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D3 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R446 TOK is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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