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R901 NTA

1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

35,560 mi
Last recorded35,560 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D319,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 NTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2014 35,560 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,493 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 33,492 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,717 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 25,717 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,028 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 25,024 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,537 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,937 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 20,937 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,962 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,639 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D3?

Based on 2,957 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
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R901 NTA is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 19,777 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 EX500-D3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R901 NTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D3 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R901 NTA registered?

R901 NTA is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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