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R473 TAV

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,079 mi
Last recorded15,079 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 TAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2026 15,079 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 14,928 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 14,478 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 14,014 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 13,607 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 13,255 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 12,975 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 12,611 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 12,242 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 12,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 May 2016 11,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Mar 2015 11,308 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 10,830 miles

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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R473 TAV is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R473 TAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R473 TAV registered?

R473 TAV is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R473 TAV shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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