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R558 WAV

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,270 mi
Last recorded45,270 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 WAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 45,270 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 43,822 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,020 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 31,020 miles

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2005 31,008 miles

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.

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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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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