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R454 YOE

1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,815 mi
Last recorded20,815 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D319,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 YOE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,815 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,390 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 17,362 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 15,437 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 14,082 miles

Drive chain close to final adjustment.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 12,767 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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R454 YOE is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R454 YOE, 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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What year was R454 YOE registered?

R454 YOE is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 7 February 1998.

Is R454 YOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 YOE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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