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S175 AVV

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,507 mi
Last recorded22,507 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 AVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 22,507 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 21,434 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 21,194 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 21,194 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 20,586 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 19,266 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 19,188 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 16,204 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 14,093 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,059 miles

Drive chain very dry

Fail 23 Aug 2013 14,042 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain very dry

Pass 30 Jul 2012 13,456 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 11,855 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 10,817 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 10,817 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 10,510 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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S175 AVV 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 S175 AVV, 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 S175 AVV registered?

S175 AVV is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S175 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S175 AVV 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.

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