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R75 SDF

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,698 mi
Last recorded37,698 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 SDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 37,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 37,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 36,248 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 36,241 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 32,674 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 32,462 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 32,147 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 31,838 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 31,257 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 31,257 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,764 miles

Dip switch stiff

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,894 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,328 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,210 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,696 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 27,691 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,116 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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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R75 SDF is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R75 SDF, 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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R75 SDF is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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