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R527 ORR

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,096 mi
Last recorded52,096 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 ORR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 52,096 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 52,072 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre showing signs of age

Pass 1 Sep 2022 51,752 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 50,126 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 50,126 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,359 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 42,167 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 42,167 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 33,869 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2011 23,002 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 23,002 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,220 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 19,220 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 15,361 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 15,038 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 14,969 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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R527 ORR is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R527 ORR, 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 R527 ORR registered?

R527 ORR is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R527 ORR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 ORR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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