MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Slight cracking in rear tyre.
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Slight cracking in rear tyre.
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))
Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Speedo cable fouling front wheel
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 500-D5?
Based on 2,354 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R493 XBC 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 76.9%.
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 R493 XBC, 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 R493 XBC registered?
R493 XBC is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 1 May 1998.
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