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R709 SSW

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,304 mi
Last recorded15,304 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 SSW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 15,304 miles

Front Disc has rust on the nearside part of the disc.

Front Tyre has age related cracking

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Tyre has age related cracking

Fail 5 Aug 2016 15,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Disc has rust on the nearside part of the disc.

Front Tyre has age related cracking

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Tyre has age related cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2015 15,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 14,531 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

clutch req adjustment

Pass 1 Aug 2013 147,015 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 14,011 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

rear tyre showing age related cracking to side

Pass 10 Aug 2012 13,681 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 13,136 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,437 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 11,437 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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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R709 SSW is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R709 SSW, 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 R709 SSW registered?

R709 SSW is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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