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R805 FBA

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,941 mi
Last recorded22,941 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 FBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 22,941 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 22,200 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 21,753 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 21,753 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,725 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 19,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 38,858 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 38,846 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

side stand lose

Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,180 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 22,278 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 22,278 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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R805 FBA is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R805 FBA, 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 R805 FBA registered?

R805 FBA is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R805 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R805 FBA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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