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S580 RCJ

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,026 mi
Last recorded20,026 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 RCJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 20,026 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 20,026 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 19,954 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Cush drive rubbers worn.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fuel tank front mounting rubbers missing.

Left rear wheel adjuster plate missing.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 15,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

L/H chain adjuster plate damaged

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 12,208 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,133 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 10,126 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 6,254 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 6,254 miles

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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S580 RCJ is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S580 RCJ, 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 S580 RCJ registered?

S580 RCJ is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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