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S235 KEF

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,447 mi
Last recorded14,447 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 KEF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 14,447 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 14,347 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 13,921 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plastics (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 13,921 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement crush drive rubbers (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plastics (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 13,661 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingarm (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 13,341 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged fiaring (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Outer Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 13,341 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged fiaring (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Outer Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 13,070 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 12,823 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 12,412 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 12,016 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 11,470 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 10,970 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear monoshock stiff on bushes

Pass 22 Aug 2009 10,669 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,073 miles

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

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 9,653 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 9,653 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 9,294 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

belly pan fouling side stand

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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S235 KEF 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 83.3%.

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 S235 KEF, 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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S235 KEF is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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