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S136 TVX

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,031 mi
Last recorded40,031 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 TVX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 40,031 miles

SIDE STAND BECOMING LOSE

SOME CORROSION SHOWING REAR SWING ARM

Fail 5 Sep 2018 40,028 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted REAR CALIPER FOULING DISC (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

SIDE STAND BECOMING LOSE

SOME CORROSION SHOWING REAR SWING ARM

Pass 15 Aug 2017 37,999 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 37,984 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 37,984 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,817 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 36,817 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,221 miles

front and rear brake discs scored and worn

Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,115 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,072 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,072 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,953 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,200 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 21,197 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,578 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,766 miles

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

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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S136 TVX is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S136 TVX, 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 S136 TVX registered?

S136 TVX is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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