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R460 BLK

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,787 mi
Last recorded16,787 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 BLK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 16,787 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play sprocket carrier bearing (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 16,567 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,458 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 11,986 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 11,986 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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R460 BLK is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R460 BLK, 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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R460 BLK is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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