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R919 MTL

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,152 mi
Last recorded19,152 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 MTL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 19,152 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 19,149 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2016 19,030 miles

Drive chain slightly tight TIGHT SPOT CHANGE SOON (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn MAY BE FRONT (6.2.1e)

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Pass 27 Jun 2015 18,973 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 18,837 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 18,837 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 18,241 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 17,897 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 17,897 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 17,069 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 15,779 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 15,777 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 14,850 miles

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

drive chain dry

tyres inflated for test

Fail 3 Mar 2009 14,850 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

drive chain dry

tyres inflated for test

Pass 13 Jun 2007 14,198 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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R919 MTL is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R919 MTL, 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 R919 MTL registered?

R919 MTL is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 2 May 1998.

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