MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
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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R558 WAV 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 60%.
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 R558 WAV, 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 R558 WAV registered?
R558 WAV is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 9 June 1998.
Is R558 WAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R558 WAV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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