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R629 GLG

1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,177 mi
Last recorded66,177 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D319,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 GLG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2025 66,177 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 64,170 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 62,559 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 58,701 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (slightly rough) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,826 miles

Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear suspension linkage has slight play

Pass 6 May 2019 50,795 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 41,666 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 33,822 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated balance pipe (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 25,137 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 17,903 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 11,463 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 10,209 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 10,163 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 10,114 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 9,650 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,176 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 8,479 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 8,195 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D3?

Based on 2,957 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
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R629 GLG is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 19,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EX500-D3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R629 GLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D3 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R629 GLG registered?

R629 GLG is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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