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R626 DRE

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,853 mi
Last recorded15,853 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 DRE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 15,853 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 15,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 15,653 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 15,617 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 15,617 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 15,331 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 15,331 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 15,125 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 14,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 14,006 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 14,002 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

fairin security poor

side stand in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2013 12,926 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 12,900 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 12,846 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,066 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 9,808 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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R626 DRE is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R626 DRE, 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 R626 DRE registered?

R626 DRE is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R626 DRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 DRE shows 16 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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