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R710 DWS

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,170 mi
Last recorded43,170 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 DWS
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 43,170 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 43,170 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure stiff (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 41,907 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 40,759 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 40,226 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 38,933 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 38,222 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 36,975 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 36,042 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 35,032 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 34,044 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 32,303 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 31,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,730 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,931 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 26,922 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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R710 DWS is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black 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 R710 DWS, 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 R710 DWS registered?

R710 DWS is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R710 DWS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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