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S212 KWN

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,905 mi
Last recorded19,905 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 KWN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 May 2020 19,905 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 19,202 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 18,973 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Rear Suspension Slight Stiffness (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 17,620 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 17,610 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 17,514 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 17,195 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,777 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 9,514 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 8,644 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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S212 KWN is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S212 KWN, 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 S212 KWN registered?

S212 KWN is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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