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R659 YKO

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

43,115 mi
Last recorded43,115 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 YKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 43,115 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 42,685 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 42,320 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 42,141 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 42,042 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 41,515 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 41,510 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 41,472 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 41,311 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 40,982 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,862 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 40,862 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 40,291 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 40,270 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,791 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,582 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 23,100 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,295 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 12,114 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 5,348 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 5,348 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 26 Sep 2005 4,449 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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R659 YKO is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R659 YKO, 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 R659 YKO registered?

R659 YKO is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R659 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R659 YKO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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