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R538 HWW

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,747 mi
Last recorded29,747 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 HWW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 29,747 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 29,741 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,729 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,691 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 29,606 miles

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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R538 HWW is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R538 HWW, 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 R538 HWW registered?

R538 HWW is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R538 HWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R538 HWW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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