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R447 RSA

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,677 mi
Last recorded17,677 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 RSA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,677 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

slight roughness at headbearings

Fail 6 Apr 2009 17,668 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

slight roughness at headbearings

Pass 24 Dec 2008 17,659 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 17,227 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 17,227 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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R447 RSA is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R447 RSA, 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 R447 RSA registered?

R447 RSA is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R447 RSA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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