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R575 WGC

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,142 mi
Last recorded56,142 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 WGC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,142 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 52,318 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,318 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 48,417 miles

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,417 miles

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,886 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 47,886 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,329 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 36,599 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 36,594 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 34,459 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,820 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 33,820 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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R575 WGC is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R575 WGC, 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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R575 WGC is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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