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R51 UFJ

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,028 mi
Last recorded56,028 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 UFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,028 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 49,746 miles

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)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 49,746 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 48,720 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,829 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,402 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,512 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,523 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,310 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,275 miles

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.

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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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.

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