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R571 YKN

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,897 mi
Last recorded62,897 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 YKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 62,897 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,022 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 50,260 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 48,127 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,127 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,044 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,691 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Mar 2006 35,678 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R571 YKN is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R571 YKN, 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 R571 YKN registered?

R571 YKN is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R571 YKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R571 YKN shows 8 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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