CarVerify

Free Car Check

R913 XDC

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,350 mi
Last recorded21,350 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 XDC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 21,350 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 21,278 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 21,108 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 21,108 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 20,739 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 20,328 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 19,970 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 19,701 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 19,494 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,795 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,181 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 16,202 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 16,189 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 14,777 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 14,766 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2006 14,383 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
Full Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R913 XDC is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R913 XDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R913 XDC?

You can check the full history of R913 XDC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R913 XDC registered?

R913 XDC is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R913 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R913 XDC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R913 XDC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R913 XDC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.