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R654 KGP

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,242 mi
Last recorded51,242 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 KGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 51,242 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,352 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 46,324 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,287 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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R654 KGP is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R654 KGP, 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 R654 KGP registered?

R654 KGP is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R654 KGP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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