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S246 CCD

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,151 mi
Last recorded30,151 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 CCD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 30,151 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 30,151 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,719 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 22,183 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,656 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 17,592 miles

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 15,094 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 13,036 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 13,009 miles

front tyre getting low and age cracking

rear brake pads very close to limit

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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S246 CCD is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S246 CCD, 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 S246 CCD registered?

S246 CCD is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S246 CCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S246 CCD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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