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R61 TGC

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,164 mi
Last recorded27,164 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 TGC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 27,164 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 25,910 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 25,260 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 23,438 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2017 23,388 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 20,634 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 20,019 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight 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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R61 TGC is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R61 TGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R61 TGC registered?

R61 TGC is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R61 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 TGC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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