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R824 AON

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

32,195 mi
Last recorded32,195 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 AON
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 32,195 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 32,195 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 32,176 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 32,133 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 32,113 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 31,941 miles

Front Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 30,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 30,505 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 30,101 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 30,087 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2019 29,114 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 29,112 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 26,337 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 26,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 23,148 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 20,153 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 20,153 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Nov 2014 17,128 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 14,782 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 12,784 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Mar 2011 12,378 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,111 miles

Registration plate is slightly cracked around fixings ; characters still legible at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2009 11,646 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,823 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 9,368 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 9,297 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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R824 AON is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R824 AON, 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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R824 AON is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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