MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
bike has heavy corrosion but not holed and painted
bike has poor tickover
side panel at rear light damaged
slight blow on exhaust
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Chain guard missing
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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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R51 UFJ is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 R51 UFJ, 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 R51 UFJ registered?
R51 UFJ is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R51 UFJ safe to buy?
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