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R670 JEU

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,942 mi
Last recorded34,942 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 JEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 34,942 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 32,549 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 32,203 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 31,935 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 31,935 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,278 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 31,278 miles

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 31,260 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,360 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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R670 JEU is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R670 JEU, 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 R670 JEU registered?

R670 JEU is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R670 JEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R670 JEU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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