MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All rear swing arm bushes slightly worn
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.2a(ii))
All rear swing arm bushes slightly worn
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly sticking when turn bars right (6.2.1f)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S406 KWN is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S406 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 S406 KWN registered?
S406 KWN is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 8 December 1998.
Is S406 KWN safe to buy?
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