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R609 YWL

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

28,286 mi
Last recorded28,286 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 YWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 28,286 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 27,544 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 25,203 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 23,502 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 22,581 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 10kg deflection (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim right hand side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 22,581 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 10kg deflection (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim right hand side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 20,321 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 20,321 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 18,855 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 17,179 miles

slight play in cushdrive rubbers

Pass 5 Jul 2016 16,301 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

slight play in cushdrive rubbers

Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,739 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 15,446 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 15,158 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 14,520 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,416 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 10,498 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 9,391 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 8,650 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 8,637 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 8,637 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 8,040 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 8,040 miles

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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R609 YWL is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R609 YWL, 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 R609 YWL registered?

R609 YWL is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R609 YWL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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