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R593 WAK

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,998 mi
Last recorded19,998 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 WAK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 19,998 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,029 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 18,027 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 16,188 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 13,018 miles

slightly bent

Fail 19 Feb 2013 12,995 miles

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

slightly bent

Pass 7 Mar 2012 11,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 11,414 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 11,122 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 11,122 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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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R593 WAK is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R593 WAK, 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 R593 WAK registered?

R593 WAK is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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