MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,304 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
clutch req adjustment
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
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
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R709 SSW safe to buy?
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