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S57 LRA

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,873 mi
Last recorded7,873 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 LRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2015 7,873 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 7,285 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 6,417 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 6,408 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 6,091 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 5,807 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 5,447 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 5,334 miles

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

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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S57 LRA is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S57 LRA, 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 S57 LRA registered?

S57 LRA is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S57 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S57 LRA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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