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S508 XSU

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,767 mi
Last recorded26,767 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS508 XSU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,767 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 18,220 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 17,118 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 17,031 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 16,955 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 16,861 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 16,857 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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S508 XSU is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S508 XSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S508 XSU?

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What year was S508 XSU registered?

S508 XSU is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S508 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S508 XSU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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