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R742 LCD

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,598 mi
Last recorded26,598 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 LCD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,598 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

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

n/s grip slightly loose, requires attention

Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,445 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 25,445 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 23,024 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 23,019 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 21,746 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 21,737 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,710 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 21,710 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,584 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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R742 LCD 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 60%.

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 R742 LCD, 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 R742 LCD registered?

R742 LCD is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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