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R517 KSG

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,764 mi
Last recorded30,764 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 KSG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 30,764 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 30,763 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 30,752 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,716 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 30,716 miles

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2011 30,391 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 28,972 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 28,964 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,161 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 28,132 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 26,165 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 22,312 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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R517 KSG is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R517 KSG, 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 R517 KSG registered?

R517 KSG is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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