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R493 XBC

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,871 mi
Last recorded30,871 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 XBC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 30,871 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 30,861 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 30,372 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 29,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 28,328 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 26,025 miles

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.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 26,024 miles

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.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,701 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 25,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,564 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,016 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 13,961 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,426 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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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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R493 XBC is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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