MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,065 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
front and rear tyres are cracking to xs
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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S530 LFR is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S530 LFR, 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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How do I check the history of S530 LFR?
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What year was S530 LFR registered?
S530 LFR is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 26 September 1998.
Is S530 LFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for S530 LFR shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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