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R683 BRL

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,990 mi
Last recorded43,990 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 BRL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 43,990 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 43,946 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 43,707 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 43,371 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 42,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,447 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,168 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 41,577 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 40,950 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 40,648 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 37,143 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 35,071 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 35,063 miles

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,916 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 2,747 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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R683 BRL is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R683 BRL, 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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R683 BRL is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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