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S670 RLB

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,330 mi
Last recorded51,330 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS670 RLB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 51,330 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,034 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 46,986 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 45,183 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 May 2009 45,183 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 May 2008 43,203 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 43,190 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 38,692 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,153 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 33,976 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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S670 RLB is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S670 RLB, 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 S670 RLB registered?

S670 RLB is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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