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R731 AMX

1997 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,211 mi
Last recorded46,211 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 AMX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,211 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,992 miles

advise + front tyre perished and rear tyre wearing low

Fail 15 Jul 2009 42,990 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

advise + front tyre perished and rear tyre wearing low

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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R731 AMX is a 1997 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R731 AMX, 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 29 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 R731 AMX registered?

R731 AMX is a 1997 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R731 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R731 AMX shows 3 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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